Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the area of Genomics in Precision Health

About The Position

The University of Lethbridge invites applications for the position of Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the area of Genomics in Precision Health. We seek an exceptional scholar who will contribute to the University’s Strategic Research Plan. Applications are invited from individuals with research interests in genomics studies of human health, broadly defined.

Building on a Foundation of Excellence

The University of Lethbridge has evolved into one of Canada’s leading comprehensive academic and research universities. The University of Lethbridge is home to many world-class researchers, research centres, and institutes, fostering excellence in research by facilitating collaboration within and across disciplines. The Department of Biological Sciences and Southern Alberta Genome Sciences Centre have earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in biomedical research. The emergence of the Southern Alberta Medical Program will foster close collaboration between biomedical researchers and clinicians at the University of Lethbridge.

Qualifications

Tier 2 CRCs are for exceptional emerging scholars, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. A Tier 2 CRC appointment is tenable for five years and renewable once. Candidates for a Tier 2 CRC should be within 10 years of receiving their highest degree. Note that Tier 2 Chair nominees may be more than 10 years from their highest degree if they have experienced legitimate career interruptions.

Application Process

• A letter of application (no longer than 3 pages)
• A curriculum vitae
• Three of the applicant’s most influential publications (or other research contributions)
• A comprehensive Canada Research Chair vision statement and research plan of no longer than 5 pages, including a description of how they intend to develop externally funded research projects
• A statement no longer than 3 pages emphasizing their research mentorship experience, teaching philosophy, and their experiences in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization within their practices

Contact Information

For more information about the position and for details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources website at https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca/. Enquiries may be directed to Dr. Nehal Thakor at nthakor@uleth.ca.