Medicine - Assistant Professor, Research (Oncology - Fundamental Cancer Biology)

Reference: C1-250514

Gerald Bronfman Department of Oncology, Lady Davis Institute of Medical Research, Jewish General Hospital (JGH)

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
Candid 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 

JOB DETAILS
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
Rank:  Assistant Professor
Job status: Full-time
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Posting period: 60 days from the date of publication

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications must be submitted on-line at https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/JGH---Jewish-General-Hosp/Assistant- Professor--Research---Gerald-Bronfman-Department-of-Oncology--Lady-Davis-Institute-for-Medical- Research--C1-250514-_JR0000066665 

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.

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.

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, 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, this email  or phone at 514-398-2477.

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