Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Brain-Heart Analytics and Predictive Modelling

Job title:

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Brain-Heart Analytics and Predictive Modelling

Company

University of Ottawa

Job description

Follow us onJob Type: Contingent WorkerDuration in Months (for fixed-term jobs):Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty# of Open Positions: 1Faculty/Service – Department: School of Epidemiology, Public Health & Preventive MedicineCampus: Carling, Civic CampusesUnion Affiliation: N/ADate Posted: April 07, 2025Applications must be received BEFORE: May 08, 2025Hours per week: 35Salary Grade: No Pay Scale SalarySalary Range: $ – $invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Brain-Heart Analytics and Predictive Modelling. The successful candidate will hold a non-tenure track position with the Faculty of Medicine in the , as well as a Scientific appointment at the (UOHI).Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of the nation`s capital and in close proximity to multiple national agencies, the University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s top ten research-intensive universities. It is recognised as the first and largest bilingual university in North America and offers strong connections to organisational, government and policy interest holders.We are interested in attracting an internationally recognized leader in cutting-edge convergence approaches to data analytics and predictive modelling to drive a transformation in brain-heart research and health outcomes. Recognized for building scientific collaborations and knowledge mobilization across disciplines, sectors and countries, the candidate will bring exceptional creativity and demonstrated contributions to the evidence base, matched by a track record of impact on health practices, systems or policy. Their research program may include but is not limited to:

• Multidisciplinary methodologies that integrate large-scale data sources such as population, clinical, ‘omics and administration databases and cohorts; biobanks and research datasets (biological, biomarkers, imaging).
• Integrating novel analytics tools and methods, including artificial intelligence and machine learning.
• Precision risk phenotyping to characterize trajectories and interactions between brain and heart conditions and/ or co-morbidities across the lifespan.
• Developing novel markers and tools for risk detection or early diagnosis of brain-heart risk.
• Developing personalized prognostic models, and prevention, surveillance and treatment strategies.
• Investigating intersectional factors of brain and heart health risk to create models and precision tools that prioritize the most vulnerable populations.

The successful candidate will become an integral part of our dynamic and research-intensive environment with access to state-of-the-art facilities and strong support from the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and University of Ottawa, where brain-heart research has been identified as a strategic priority within our ‘Health’ research mandate. This environment encompasses the Faculty of Medicine’s clinical departments (e.g., Department of Medicine), as well as departments of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology (BMI), Cellular and Molecular Medicine (CMM), School of Epidemiology and Public Heath (SEPH), and the Department of Innovation in Medical Education (DIME).The candidate will be a member of the (BHI). The BHI is a ground-breaking interdisciplinary research program aimed at accelerating prevention, detection, treatment and care of interconnected brain and heart disorders through research co-produced with patients and other knowledge users.Tier 1 Chairs:Tier 1 Chairs, tenable for seven years and renewable once, are for outstanding researchers, acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their field. For each Tier 1 Chair, the institution receives $200,000 annually for seven years. Nominees for Tier 1 Chair positions must be full professors or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to the full professor level within one or two years of the nomination. Alternatively, if they come from outside the academic sector, nominees must possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels. New CRC nominees are also eligible for infrastructure support from the (CFI) to help acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential to their work.Preferential Hiring:The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from skilled and experienced members of the four designated groups such as Indigenous peoples, individuals who are racialized, persons with disabilities, women and gender minorities as defined in the CRC Program and the , as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively implement equity measures that ensure and retain diverse teams and promote inclusive practices for research team members. As part of this preferential hiring process, applications from members of the four designated groups will be prioritized and assessed first for the vacancy. The purpose of this measure is to increase the representation and contribution of members of the four designated groups in the allocation of Canada Research Chair positions. All candidates are asked to complete the confidential self-identification questionnaire during the application process online.Skills requirements:

• Education : PhD or MD/PhD in a field related to the position.
• Required Qualifications: superior research achievements in the CRC’s identified area(s) and proof of interdisciplinary collaborations, a solid record with respect to publication record, teaching and training of students at the graduate level, the ability to obtain external research funds, excellent communication skills in either English or French. Passive knowledge of the other Official Language in Canada is an asset.

Rank and salary:Non-tenure track academic appointment in the Faculty of Medicine in the School of Epidemiology & Public Health. Additional Scientific appointment within the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Academic rank will be at the Associate or Full Professor level and commensurate with the career stage and track record of the successful candidate.Location of work: University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Ottawa, ON K1Y 4W7Application package:

• A cover letter;
• An up-to-date curriculum vitae (Please include any personal circumstances and/or career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your research trajectory. These will be taken into consideration in the selection process);
• A research plan (2 to 3 pages);
• A statement of relevance to the BHI and commitment to a research co-production approach in collaboration with community, patients, health professionals, policy makers and other knowledge users (1 page);
• A statement of teaching interests (1 to 2 pages);
• A statement on equity, diversity, and inclusion philosophy and concrete practices (1 page);
• The names of three people who may be contacted by the University for letters of reference which will follow the

(i.e. Tier1: all must be arm’s length and one must be from a referee not residing in the country where the nominee is currently working); and * Self-identification: Complete the confidential Employment equity questionnaire on the web portal during the application process. The Canada Research Chairs Program requires institutions to collect self-identification data from all applicants, following the program’s
.Deadline: May 7, 2025More information regarding . Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.The selection process will begin immediately after the closing date and will continue until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.Please address your cover letter to the following person:Dr. Julie St-Pierre, Interim Vice-President, Research and InnovationUniversity of Ottawa550 Cumberland St., room 246Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 CANADAFor questions, please email:Ad posted on April 7, 2025Key Competencies at uOttawa:
Here are the required competencies for all or our employees at uOttawa:Planning: Organize in time a series of actions or events in order to realize an objective or a project. Plan and organize own work and priorities in regular daily activities.
Initiative: Demonstrate creativity and initiative to suggest improvements and encourage positive results. Is proactive and self-starting. Show availability and willingness to go above and beyond whenever it is possible.
Client Service Orientation: Help or serve others to meet their needs. This implies anticipating and identifying the needs of internal and external clients and finding solutions on how to meet them.
Teamwork and Cooperation: Cooperate and work well with other members of the team to reach common goal(s). Accept and give constructive feedback. Able to adjust own behaviour to reach the goals of the team.The University of Ottawa embraces diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We are passionate about our people and committed to employment equity. We foster a culture of respect, teamwork and inclusion, where collaboration, innovation, and creativity fuel our quest for research and teaching excellence. While all qualified persons are invited to apply, we welcome applications from qualified Indigenous persons, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQIA2S+ persons. The University is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, barrier-free work environment. The University is also committed to working with applicants with disabilities requesting accommodation during the recruitment, assessment and selection processes. Applicants with disabilities may contact hrtalentmanagement@uottawa.ca to communicate the accommodation need. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Note: if this is a union position: The hiring process will be governed by the current collective agreement related to the union affiliation noted above; you can click to find out more.If this is a front-line position with responsibilities to interact with students, selected candidates must be rated at the Low Advanced proficiency level or higher for both oral comprehension and reading comprehension in their second official language. The rating is determined by a proficiency test designed by the Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute.Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.

Expected salary

$200000 per year

Location

Ottawa, ON

Job date

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 22:04:31 GMT

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