Canada Research Chair - Calgary, Canada - The University of Calgary

The University of Calgary

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Calgary, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Position Description

Qualifications include an MD/PhD, completed residency training in gastroenterology, infectious diseases or relevant internal medicine subspecialty, and eligibility for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.

A deep knowledge and skills in microbial therapeutics such as fecal microbial transplants and significant experience leading related translational research and/or phase I/II clinical trials are also required.

Applicants at the Associate Professor level must present evidence of an established, externally funded (at the level of Canadian Tri-Council or equivalent peer-reviewed National/International organization) research program focused on microbial therapeutics, and a strong publication record that reflects their experience in translational and/or clinical trials research.

Evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision, National/International research collaborations, and experience creating and leading interdisciplinary teams are all required.

Applicants at the Professor level must present evidence of a well-established, externally funded (at the level of Canadian Tri-Council or equivalent peer-reviewed National/International organization) research program focused on microbial therapeutics, and an extensive impactful publication record that reflects their experience in translational and/or clinical trials research.

Evidence of successful teaching and/or graduate supervision, National/International research collaborations, and experience creating and leading large interdisciplinary teams are all required.

This position provides an opportunity for an outstanding clinician researcher to continue to grow an active research program in microbial therapeutics and grow a microbial treatment program.

The Chair will be expected to engage actively with researchers and clinicians within the UCalgary International Microbiome Centre, as well as the broader community within the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services.

The Chair will benefit from and contribute to a growing community of scientists focused on the microbiome and microbial therapeutics at the University of Calgary.

Start-up funds will provide the Chair with resources to successfully leverage and galvanize existing initiatives at the University of Calgary into a world class centre for microbial therapeutics.

Cover letter and academic CV including the names and contact information for three referees
Statement of research interests
Statement of teaching interests

Questions about this position may be directed to:
Jayna Holroyd-Leduc, MD FRCPC
Head, Department of Medicine

Posting Date:
March 7, 2024

Closing Date:
April 30, 2024

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