About the role
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Position Description:
The McGill University Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI), Jewish General Hospital (JGH) are inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Research) in the area of Fundamental Cancer Biology. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.
The Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research mission supports excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The Lady Davis Institute is the research arm of the Jewish General Hospital—a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Canada’s internationally renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec. The JGH is affiliated with the CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (CCOMTL) and is part of the McGill Integrated University Health Network. Over the years, the LDI has been remarkably successful in attracting outstanding investigators with recognized excellence in areas such as Cancer Therapeutics, Molecular Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, AIDS/HIV, Aging, Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Epidemiology, and Psychosocial Aspects of Disease.
The LDI boasts more than 200 researchers, 450 administrative and support staff, and about 275 post-graduate students and post-doctoral fellows who receive their research training at the Institute yearly. The successful candidate’s research program will benefit from the state-of-the-art core facilities at the JGH, offering a stimulating and diverse research environment.
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the academic activities of the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology. The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm, and excellence in research. They will be expected to maintain a productive and internationally competitive research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in the vibrant research environment at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a productive independent research program that aims to understand the underlying molecular mechanisms that contribute to the progression of cancers to more aggressive and/or resistant disease, which may include but not be limited to:
- Cancer Stem Cells
- Epigenetics
- Oncometabolism
- Tumor Dormancy
- Tumor Macro/Microenvironment
- Genomic Instability
- Immuno Oncology
- Inflammation
- Senescence
- Mechanistic Models of Cancer
The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., research, teaching, supervision of graduate students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).
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:
Candidates must:
- Have completed a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Immunology, or a related field;
- Possess relevant post-doctoral training in a related discipline;
- Have evidence of strong research productivity and a publication record with a demonstrated ability to attract competitive funding;
- Be poised to launch an independent research program of the highest international standards in alignment with the research priorities of the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research;
- Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment is preferred.
Note: For more information about the eligibility for promotion and reappointment, please consult the following link:
https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/academic-life-cycle/contract-academic-staff-cas/ranked-cas
Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research
Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 60 days of the publication of this advertisement.
Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:
- Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
- Statement of research plans (5 pages max);
- Names and contact information of three referees.
Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday to submit your application. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts to apply.
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.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
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.
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
accommodation policies and procedures
. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Position Description:
The McGill University Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI), Jewish General Hospital (JGH) are inviting applications for a full-time Contract Academic Staff position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Research) in the area of Fundamental Cancer Biology. This will be a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.
The Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology is a leader in academic medicine. Our educational and research mission supports excellent and innovative clinical programs across our teaching hospitals. The Lady Davis Institute is the research arm of the Jewish General Hospital—a major teaching hospital affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Canada’s internationally renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec. The JGH is affiliated with the CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l'Île-de-Montréal (CCOMTL) and is part of the McGill Integrated University Health Network. Over the years, the LDI has been remarkably successful in attracting outstanding investigators with recognized excellence in areas such as Cancer Therapeutics, Molecular Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, AIDS/HIV, Aging, Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Epidemiology, and Psychosocial Aspects of Disease.
The LDI boasts more than 200 researchers, 450 administrative and support staff, and about 275 post-graduate students and post-doctoral fellows who receive their research training at the Institute yearly. The successful candidate’s research program will benefit from the state-of-the-art core facilities at the JGH, offering a stimulating and diverse research environment.
Job Duties:
The successful candidate will be expected to be involved in the academic activities of the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology. The incumbent will be expected to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm, and excellence in research. They will be expected to maintain a productive and internationally competitive research program and contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in the vibrant research environment at the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research.
The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a productive independent research program that aims to understand the underlying molecular mechanisms that contribute to the progression of cancers to more aggressive and/or resistant disease, which may include but not be limited to:
- Cancer Stem Cells
- Epigenetics
- Oncometabolism
- Tumor Dormancy
- Tumor Macro/Microenvironment
- Genomic Instability
- Immuno Oncology
- Inflammation
- Senescence
- Mechanistic Models of Cancer
The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects of McGill’s academic mission (e.g., research, teaching, supervision of graduate students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).
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:
Candidates must:
- Have completed a PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular or Cellular Biology, Immunology, or a related field;
- Possess relevant post-doctoral training in a related discipline;
- Have evidence of strong research productivity and a publication record with a demonstrated ability to attract competitive funding;
- Be poised to launch an independent research program of the highest international standards in alignment with the research priorities of the Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research;
- Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment is preferred.
Note: For more information about the eligibility for promotion and reappointment, please consult the following link:
https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/academic-life-cycle/contract-academic-staff-cas/ranked-cas
Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology and the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research
Job Type:
Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank:
Assistant Professor
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Posting Period:
Please submit your application within 60 days of the publication of this advertisement.
Required Documents:
The following supporting documents are required:
- Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
- Statement of research plans (5 pages max);
- Names and contact information of three referees.
Use a personal email address when creating an account in Workday to submit your application. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email accounts to apply.
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.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
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.
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
accommodation policies and procedures
. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.