Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Translational Biotherapeutics

Job title:

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Translational Biotherapeutics

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: Department of Medicine – CRCCampus: Main CampusUnion Affiliation: N/ADate Posted: January 15, 2025Applications must be received BEFORE: February 16, 2025Hours per week: 35Salary Grade:Salary Range: $ – $The (OHRI) and the (uOttawa) invite applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Translational Biotherapeutics. The successful candidate will be a Scientist or Senior Scientist at the OHRI and hold an academic appointment with the uOttawa . The OHRI is one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes, and one of Canada’s top centres for cancer research. Our research focuses on translating discovery and knowledge into better health. The Faculty of Medicine is the first and largest bilingual medical faculty in Canada, consisting of over 2,400 faculty members, including clinicians and researchers. It is one of uOttawa’s largest and most research-intensive faculties, which focuses on advancing, developing, and delivering cutting-edge patient care, medical research, and high-quality education to prepare future generations of academic researchers and healthcare professionals.The successful candidate will be joining the OHRI/uOttawa at an exciting time when several collaborative initiatives and large-scale infrastructure projects are underway to significantly expand support for translational research. These include the , , which will house the , and , which will be the most advanced hospital in Canada and a major centre for research and innovation. The new campus will be the home of the OHRI’s expanded .We are interested in attracting an internationally recognized leader in translational research with interests in the development of biotherapeutics for cancer (including immunotherapy), regenerative medicine, and/or infectious disease. The Chair’s mandate will be aligned with the OHRI/uOttawa vision of rapidly moving fundamental scientific discoveries into clinical application. They will take knowledge of new insights into disease mechanisms or new therapeutic targets and apply it to the development of treatments that can be tested in humans. The Chair is expected to focus on bridging the gap between discovery and clinical use, ensuring that novel therapies are safe and effective for human patients. They should have an understanding and appreciation of the continuum of activities (including preclinical research, manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and clinical trials) that are needed to bring innovative discoveries to the marketplace. The selected candidate will have a track record of scientific leadership, which has been demonstrated by acquiring large-scale grants and catalyzing collaboration among scientists, clinicians, regulatory experts, and industrial partners.Tier 1 Chairs, tenable for seven years and renewable once, are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. For each Tier 1 Chair, the institution receives $200,000 annually for seven years. In addition to the government’s contribution, the uOttawa/OHRI will also provide the successful candidate with a competitive start-up package. 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 OHRI/uOttawa are committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our institutions. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from skilled and experienced members of the four designated groups such as Indigenous peoples, individuals who are racialized, persons living with disabilities, women and gender equity-seeking groups 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. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential self-identification questionnaire during the application process online. Internal candidates are not eligible.Skills requirements:

• Education: PhD and/or MD in a relevant field.
• Required Qualifications: Superior research achievements in the CRC’s identified area(s) and proof of interdisciplinary collaborations, a solid record with respect to teaching and training of students at the graduate level, the ability to obtain external research funds, excellent communication skills. Bilingualism is an asset.

Rank and salary:Appointment as a Scientist or Senior Scientist at the OHRI, commensurate with the career stage and track record of the successful candidate. Academic appointment in the Faculty of Medicine, in a department most in line with area of expertise. Academic rank will be at the Associate or Full Professor level and also commensurate with the career stage and track record of the successful candidate. A competitive start-up package will be provided.Benefits package: The OHRI provides a complete benefits package, which includes health and dental benefits, long term disability, life insurance, participation in the Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP), as well as relocation expenses.Location of work: The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L6Application 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 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 Hiring Committee for letters of reference which will follow the

(i.e., 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 online during the application process.Deadline: February 15, 2025Applications should be submitted electronically through the University of Ottawa Academic Careers websiteThe 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:We will provide accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at . Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.Ad posted on January 15, 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 [email protected] 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

Canada

Job date

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 23:26:00 GMT

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