Professor and Clinical Research Chair in

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Sherbrooke, Canada Springer Nature Full time

**Professor and Clinical Research Chair in Ketotherapeutics**:

- Employer- Universite de Sherbrooke- Location- Sherbrooke (City), Quebec (CA)- Salary- The working conditions are governed by the collective agreement- Closing date- 10 May 2024- Discipline
Biomedicine
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Professor
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Full time
Duration
Permanent
Qualification
PhD
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**Job Details**:
The recruitment of a new research professor in the emerging field of ketotherapeutics will allow the development of a better understanding of how ketotherapeutic interventions can potentially be beneficial for health. UdeS and Nestlé Health Science have developed a partnership to create this Clinical Research Chair in Ketotherapeutics which will have a renewable annual budget. The recruitment of a new research professor will permit the expansion of research in this emerging field with direct support from the Chair’s endowment fund. With an aging population and few promising treatments for neurodegenerative or cardiometabolic disorders, it is crucial assure continued research in this field.

The main goals of this Research Chair are to strengthen our understanding of ketone metabolism and to open up new research directions into their potential clinical uses to treat or prevent disease.

**The added value of this Chair includes**:

- Maintaining the Université de Sherbrooke as a world leader in clinical ketotherapeutics.
- Training students and physicians to continue research in the field of ketotherapeutics in Québec, Canada or elsewhere.
- Expanding and consolidating the local, national and international collaborations developed by Professor Stephen Cunnane in the field of energy metabolism and therapeutic effects of ketones.

**Expertise sought**
- Scientific relevance of the proposal.
- Structuring impact of the proposal with respect to the research themes of the Université de Sherbrooke and its programs.

**Career interruption**

**Principal tasks**
- Train graduate students.
- Develop a clinical (mainly) and basic research program.
- Participate actively in university life.
- Contribute to the local community.

**Requirements**:

- Have a keen interest in and aptitude for teaching, the pedagogical process, research, development and innovation.
- Demonstrate a strong capacity to supervise graduate students.
- Have solid experience in research in ketotherapeutics recognized at an international level.
- Have an excellent record of publications peer-reviewed at the international level.
- Demonstrate leadership, capacity for innovation, strong communication skills and ability to integrate efficiently and harmoniously with partners internal and external to the university.
- Be able to teach in French or acquire this ability relatively rapidly.
- Experience of inter/multi/transdisciplinary research and knowledge transfer would be an advantage.

**Work conditions**

The working conditions are governed by the collective agreement in force.

Regular, full-time tenure-track position.

Anticipated start date: to be negotiated, ideally spring-summer 2024.

**Equity, diversity and inclusion**

UdeS values diversity, equality and inclusiveness and is committed to respecting these values as a priority in its strategic excellence. UdeS recognizes that diversity of perspectives stimulates innovation and creativity. This commitment is described in the university’s Plan d'action d'équité pour les programmes interorganismes (PAEE, 2017-2022).

Through different initiatives developed over the last few years, UdeS likewise affirms its willingness to contribute to the reconciliation and healing with First Nations peoples to better understand their reality and cultural heritage.

**Application process**

Please attach:

- Your curriculum vitae.
- A cover letter.
- Reprints of the most relevant publications to the field of clinical ketotherapeutics and the proposed research program.

**Company**:
Located in Canada, in the Province of Quebec, the Université de Sherbrooke is a French-speaking institution that offers you the opportunity to benefit from an academic education that is recognized and valued around the world.

The Université de Sherbrooke is host to more than 31 170 students, and another 8 434 who are registered at the University of the Third Age.

Currently, more than 3 043 foreign students from 104 countries worldwide attend the Université de Sherbrooke. More than 85% of the students enrolled at the Université are from outside Sherbrooke.

There are 8291 employees at the Université de Sherbrooke, including 2114 professors, lecturers and the clinical professors at the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

UdeS has three campuses offering an enviable and sought after environment:

- The Main Campus includes most of the faculties and centers, the management of the institution and the support services.
- The Health Campus, also located in

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