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Position Description:
The Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology (GBDO) at McGill University and St-Mary's Research Centre (MWI-IHSSC) invite applications for a position in the area of cancer epidemiology and quantitative methodology. The successful applicant will hold an academic appointment as a member of the Contract Academic Staff at the rank of full-time Assistant Professor (Research). This position does not confer eligibility for tenure.

McGill is one of Canada's leading research-intensive universities with students from over 140 countries. The university is located in Montreal, a cosmopolitan city with great cultural and linguistic diversity. St. Mary's Research Centre (SMRC) is part of McGill's academic health network and has a long tradition of excellence in primary care delivery and research.

The incumbent will have office space at the GBDO and at St. Mary's Research Centre (SMRC) and will capitalize on St. Mary's unique focus on patient-centeredness, proximity, and continuity of care.

As a member of McGill's GBDO, and of SMRC, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to enriching the academic and educational missions of both the university and the Research Centre. The incumbent will be responsible for developing research activities and to contribute to classroom teaching and graduate student supervision in GBDO and other departments relevant to their expertise.

Job Duties:
The successful candidate will carry out an independently-funded research program and acquire sufficient funds to support training of graduate students at the MSc and PhD level.

The successful applicant will be expected to:
1) Develop an independent, innovative research program in their areas of expertise within the broad context of cancer epidemiology. Examples of high-value research topics include, but are not limited to:
- Covid-19 and cancer;
- Optimizing the continuum of cancer care from community-wide screening to end of life;
- Population-level challenges in safe transitions across the continuum of cancer care;
- Strengthening access to cancer services in high-risk populations;
- Effectiveness of the cancer care continuum in high-risk populations.
2) Actively engage in graduate teaching (up to 3 credits per year) at the GBDO and other relevant units based on expertise;
3) Train and support a diverse group of graduate students at the MSc and PhD levels as well as postdoctoral fellows;
4) Consult on epidemiological study designs of other GBDO and SMRC research teams;
5) Be actively involved in SMRC and GBDO academic missions through participation in academic and administrative committees and structured scientific programming (research seminars, journal clubs).

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Requirements:

PhD in a discipline relevant to Population Science (e.g., epidemiology, biostatistics) or related field;

Evidence of strong research productivity, with a demonstrated ability to attract competitive funding;

Be within 7 years of completing postdoctoral training;

Have a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment.

Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Medicine - Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology

Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff

Rank:
Assistant Professor

Length of Appointment:
3 years

Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 30 days of the publication of this advertisement.

Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:

• Cover letter & curriculum vitae
• The names and contact information of three referees
• Statement of research objectives (if including other documents, combine to make 1 pdf)
• Copies of three representative publications
• Statement of teaching philosophy and experience
• A statement identifying any past experiences in supporting equity, diversity and inclusion within the candidate's previous institutional environment such as in curriculum development, training and mentoring, and in translational work in diverse communities

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate's record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through . Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.