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The Department of Epidemiology,
Biostatistics and Occupational Health and the Department of
Oncology Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, invite
applications for a position as an Assistant or Associate
Professor of Epidemiology in the area of cancer and the
environment [Research Track, Contract Academic Staff].
Candidates must have a doctorate in epidemiology or an
equivalent degree. Necessary qualifications for the position
include evidence of research productivity (peer-reviewed
publications) and a strong commitment to excellence in
teaching. The successful candidate will have potential or
proven ability to develop an internationally recognized
research program in the area of cancer and the environment, to
obtain grants for his/her own research and to contribute to
the building of successful research projects and programs in
public and population health with a focus on cancer control.
We are interested in recruiting a candidate with strong
epidemiological expertise who can contribute to teaching
advanced methods classes in addition to courses in
environmental and occupational health.
Faculty members are responsible for conducting a strong
research program and for supervising graduate students at both
the MSc and PhD level. The candidate will be expected to teach
students in the Master’s and PhD programs in Epidemiology as
well as the Master's in Public Health program. As the
incumbent will be jointly appointed in the two aforementioned
departments he/she will be expected to contribute to the
academic life of both of these communities. Salary is
commensurate with qualifications and experience. This
contractual position offers funding support for a minimum of 5
years and an attractive benefits package.
McGill University is one of Canada’s leading universities, and
the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational
Health is home to one of the largest concentrations of faculty
with expertise in advanced epidemiological and biostatistical
methods in Canada. The Department of Oncology is home to over
200 faculty members who conduct world class research that
ranges from understanding mechanisms of disease to clinical
and population health interventions in cancer prevention,
therapy, and control. Both departments have affiliated units
at the McGill teaching hospitals, which provide advanced care
to thousands of cancer patients yearly. The two Departments
offer vibrant research environments and are top academic units
in their respective fields in the world.
Interested individuals should send a cover letter including a
statement of research interest, a teaching dossier (including
evidence of teaching effectiveness), curriculum vitae, list of
publications, three recent research articles, and a brief
outline of research experience, along with the names of three
referees to the attention of:
Ms. Laurie Tesseris, Departmental Administrator
E-mail: chair.epid@mcgill.ca
Subject line: Epidemiology Position Cancer and the Environment
Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational
Health
1020 Pine Avenue West
Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1A2
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled,
with all applications received within 30 days of this posting
being fully considered. Candidate interviews are expected to
begin in March 2015.
McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in
employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal
persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons
of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible
minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in
accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians
and permanent residents will be given priority.
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