Canadian Excellence Research Chair - Canada - McGill University

McGill University

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The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at McGill University is seeking to recruit an internationally recognized scientist with a strong track record in innovation and research leadership to direct a new program in "Lung Regenerative Medicine" that is supported by a prestigious CERC award. The CERC Program supports Canadian universities in their efforts to build upon Canada's reputation as a global leader in research and innovation through recruitment of worldleading researchers to Canada. CERC awards are amongst the most prestigious and generous available globally.
The CERC chairholder will be mandated to build a multidisciplinary research team encompassing a diversity of lived experiences, identities, and career stages, with expertise in lung cellular and/or developmental biology and regenerative medicine. The goal of the CERC research program is to develop translational approaches for reconstituting lung structure and function in patients with severe lung disease. The chairholder will be expected to accelerate translation of research results into improved health outcomes, while ensuring equitable access to the knowledge produced and to the social and health benefits that will flow from that knowledge.
The CERC chairholder will be based at the McGill University Health Centre. The program will benefit from a dynamic environment that involves strong collaborative links between current investigators working in lung disease pathogenesis, stem cell biology, organoids, bioengineering, genomics, and related areas from the Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences, the Faculty of Science, several McGill Research Centres and technology platforms, and three McGillaffiliated hospitals.
Possess a PhD and/or MD degree.
Be qualified to hold an academic position at the rank of Full Professor or be an Associate Professor who is expected to be promoted to Full Professor within one or two years of the nomination. Applicants from outside academia should have a track record that will enable them to qualify for appointment at the level of Full Professor within 2 years.
Have a record of scientific excellence in the areas of lung cellular homeostasis or development and regeneration, as demonstrated by a strong record of publications in internationally recognized scientific journals, success in obtaining funding from public and private sources, and prior leadership roles within large, interdisciplinary projects.
Understand and personally champion equity, diversity and inclusion through the development of research relevant to marginalized communities, and the creation and coordination of teams in which members are from different backgrounds and areas of expertise.
Have the skills to promote a shared vision that will engage and motivate diverse collaborators and stakeholders in support of the program.
Demonstrate the ability to work well with internal and external partners and potential stakeholders, such as funding agencies, charities, patient advocacy groups, private companies, and the public.
Participate in all aspects of McGill's academic mission, including teaching, supervision of graduate students, and service.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) Strategic Plan

Taskforce on Indigenous Studies and Indigenous Education

and

Action Plan to Address Anti-Black Racism
The appointment will be at the rank of Full Professor or Associate Professor. The successful applicant will be eligible for a tenure stream position.
Application Process
The following supporting documents are required:
Cover letter and curriculum vitae-
Statement of research interests-
Names and contact information of three referees
Enquiries can be directed to Dr. Mara Ludwig)