Assistant Professor, Research, The Neuro and The

2 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Springer Nature Full time

Assistant Professor, Research, the Neuro and the Dept of Neurology & Neurosurgery, McGill University:

  • Employer
  • McGill University
  • Department of Neurology & Neurosurgery
  • Location
  • Montréal, Quebec (CA)
  • Salary
  • Salary
will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
  • Closing date
  • 7 May 2024
  • Discipline
Applied Science, Health Science
Job Type
Faculty Member
Employment - Hours
Full time
Duration
Fixed term
Qualification
PhD
Sector
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The Neuro is an integral part of McGill University, located in downtown Montreal, one of the most multicultural and lively cities in North America.

McGill University offers a leading international research environment in neuroscience and has recently been awarded major funding for a research program in understanding the role of the lysosomal glycosphingolipid metabolism pathway in neurodegeneration.

The neuroscience community at McGill and in greater Montreal is one of the largest and most diverse in North America.


The Neuro provides a highly integrated research and clinical environment, with 9 research groups home to approximately 80 principal investigators, clinics specialized in neurology and neurosurgery, and a clinical research unit conducting multiple clinical trials.

This provides a unique environment for studying fundamental and applied neuroscience.


The Neuro has embarked on a journey to set a global precedent as the first academic institute to fully embrace the principles of Open Science.

In that context, the Institute highly encourages its researchers to work under these principles.

Job Duties

  • Conduct vigorous cuttingedge research augmenting our existing efforts in the field of Neurodegenerative Diseases, with specific focus on lipidomics;
  • Develop a research program in their own areas of expertise and in coherence with the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery and The Neuro;
  • Independently acquire sufficient funds to support training of graduate students at the MSc and PhD level;
  • Disseminate research findings through peerreview publications, and other knowledge translation and exchange activities;
  • Contribute to formal classroom teaching within their area of expertise.


McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community.

A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

  • PhD in neuroscience or a related field of research with advanced Post-Doctoral training, and with specific background in lipidomics; Exhibit evidence of both an exceptionally strong research productivity and the ability to attract competitive funding in their own area of expertise and in coherence with the Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery and the Neuro; Proven potential to advance the field of neuroscience; Working knowledge of French or a commitment to acquiring the necessary language skills within a few years of appointment.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Neurology and Neurosurgery

Employee Type:
Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience

Job Status:
Full-time

Posting Period: 30 days from the date of posting

The following supporting documents are required:

  • Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
  • Statement of research;
  • Names and contact information of three referees.


McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.


L'Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorité des activités d'enseignement et de recherche s'effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l'utilisation de l'anglais pour la communication orale et écrite.

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