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Institution:
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute of Sinai Health
System
Job title: Principal
Investigator in Data Science and Health Research
Starting date:
Anticipated start is September 1, 2023 or a date to be
mutually agreed upon.
1.
Position Summary
The
Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
(LTRI) of Sinai Health System, a University
of Toronto
affiliated
research centre, is seeking an emerging leader in the broad
area of Data Science and Health Research.
The appointment will be for a Principal Investigator, rank
equivalent to Assistant Professor, with the anticipated
starting date of September 1, 2023. We seek applicants that
will develop independent, outstanding and innovative programs
in Data Science with a specific focus on applications to
health research. Topic areas include, but are not limited
to: genomics,
epigenomics, transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics,
pathogen genomics, statistical genetics, epidemiology, risk prediction modeling,
data linkage, bioinformatics, quantitative biomedical image
analysis, machine learning analytics and artificial
intelligence application in health science for a wide range of
complex diseases.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is one of Canada's
leading biomedical research institutes offering a stimulating
research environment.
The successful candidate will join the LTRI whose
faculty members
are internationally renowned for their work in multiple areas
of cutting-edge research. With numerous
discoveries in cancer,
diabetes, genetic disorders, women's
and
infants'
health among others, the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research
Institute is committed to excellence in health research and
the training of young
investigators. Large-scale
health data has been collected through many research
initiatives and platforms.
Within the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, the
Prosserman Centre for Population Health Research includes
a group of multi-disciplinary scientists with focus on
quantitative research of complex diseases, including
population and statistical genomics based on large-scale
cohorts and biobank data, and multi-omics integration.
Partnering with the Data Science Institute, Dalla Lana School
of Public Health, Department of Statistical Science, and
Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto,
the Prosserman Centre for Population Health Research is the
hub of an active research community of public health science,
genomic epidemiology, omic data science and statistical
methodology.
The Institute provides a research-intensive environment with
modern and innovative core facilities that include
next-generation sequencing, single cell platforms, proteomics,
robotics and advanced cellular imaging that drive technology
development and are housed
in the
Network Biology Collaborative Centre
and the Nikon Center of Excellence. LTRI has a fully
accredited Biospecimen Repository for biobanking and a
designated Research Training Centre that hosts trainees across
disciplines from around the world.
Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute research groups engage
in productive collaborations within the Institute and are well
integrated in the larger University of Toronto community, as
well as national and international collaborations. The
University of Toronto has one of the most concentrated
biomedical research communities in the world, including 9
academic hospital research institutes that are fully
affiliated with the University, in addition to government
agencies such as the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research,
Public Health Ontario, Vector Institute focused on artificial
intelligence, and the newly established Data Science Institute
dedicated to large-scale data science. This community attracts
more than $1.2 billion in annual research investment. Toronto
is a vibrant, safe and multicultural city with excellent
quality of life.
2.
Appointment Details
Investigators at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute
are appointed to independent positions equivalent to
Assistant,
Associate or Full Professor, depending on experience.
Preference for this open position will be given to individuals
qualifying at the level of Assistant professor. The
Investigator will be cross-appointed at the
University of
Toronto
in the academic department best aligned with the candidate's
background and research topic, and if applicable, with
possible affiliated appointment at the Vector Institute. The
investigator will be integrated into the large network of data
scientists affiliated with the
Data Science Institute
at the University of Toronto.
An appropriately qualified individual may also be nominated
for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair.
As part of the University of Toronto's
& Sinai Health's
implementation of its
Canada Research Chairs Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Action
Plan,
the successful candidate in this search MAY BE eligible for
nomination for a CRC Tier 2 Chair if they self-identify as a
member of the following federally designated groups, as
defined by
the
Employment Equity Act
(women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and
Indigenous Peoples), or as trans, non-binary, or Two-Spirit.
The nominee's
research area must align with the
subject matter eligibility of
the Canadian Institute of Health Research.
Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars.
Nominees should be within ten years of receiving their PhD.
Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their
highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as
maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training,
etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 chair assessed
through the program's
Tier 2 justification process.
Eligible candidates will be given the opportunity to be
considered for Tier 2 Canada Research Chair nomination. For
further information (including eligibility criteria) on these
federally endowed chairs, which are open to all nationalities,
please consult the
Canada Research Chairs website.
For further information on the federally endowed Canada
Research Chairs Program, open to all nationalities, including
eligibility criteria, please consult the
Canada Research Chairs website. For more information about
the CRC nomination process at the University of Toronto,
contact Judith Chadwick, Assistant Vice-President, Research
Services, at
crc@utoronto.ca.
3.
Education and Experience Requirements
Candidates must hold a PhD, ScD or equivalent doctoral degree,
with postdoctoral experience and an established record of
research accomplishment as demonstrated by outstanding
publications, presentations at major international
conferences, awards and accolades, as well as strong
endorsement by referees of high international standing. A
track record of securing external funding and interests
and experiences in cross-disciplinary collaborations
is an asset.
The successful candidate will be expected to initiate and lead
an innovative, independent, and externally funded, research
program of the highest international calibre.
We
offer
competitive salary and start-up packages commensurate with
experience and qualifications (Illustrative range between
$140,000 to $160,000) as well as a full health benefit
package.
4.
Duties and Responsibilities
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To develop innovative and highly competitive independent
research programs in Data Science and Health Research, broadly
defined as quantitative modeling of high-dimensional data such
as multi-omics analytics with application to human health,
including but not limited to communicable or complex diseases such as cancer,
diabetes, developmental origins of health and diseases.
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To establish and maintain an outstanding and competitive
research program supported by external funding
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To establish productive collaboration nationally and
internationally
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To hire and supervise research staff and trainees and manage
budget accordingly.
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To disseminate the results from the research program in
leading peer-reviewed journals and international conferences.
5.
How to Apply
Applications should include the following documents:
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A cover letter
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A one-page structured summary that
includes (a) education/training history, (b) citations of the
applicant's most important publications (up to five), and (c)
a maximum 350-word abstract of their research plan
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A research statement highlighting proposed research program
(not exceeding 3 pages)
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Curriculum vitae with complete publication list, and evidence
of prior funding
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Three reference
letters
Applications should be submitted via the
Interfolio website prior to January
31, 2023:
http://apply.interfolio.com/118539
Applicants needing additional information can contact the
Search Committee Co-Chairs, Drs. Rayjean Hung and Laurence
Pelletier via
DataScience_search@lunenfeld.ca.
Note that e-mailed applications will not be accepted.
6.
Hospital Diversity Statement
Sinai Health System recognizes that scholars have varying
career paths and that career interruptions due to personal
circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record.
Candidates are encouraged to explain any personal
circumstances in order to allow for a fair assessment of their
application. Search committee members have been instructed to
give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact
of, career interruptions in their assessments.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and Sinai Health
System is strongly committed to diversity within its community
and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons /
persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of
North America, persons with disabilities, and members of
sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the
further diversification of ideas. Sinai Health System
especially welcomes applications from women, visible
minorities, Indigenous persons, and persons with a disability.
7.
Collection of Equity Data
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a
brief Diversity Survey directly on the Interfolio site. This
form is voluntary and any information directly related to you
is confidential and cannot be accessed by the search
committee. Results will be aggregated for institutional
planning purposes as part of Sinai Health System's Equity,
Diversity and Inclusion initiative.
8.
Other Relevant Information
In accordance with Institute's policy and legislated health
and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the
verification of credentials, completion of a health review,
and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of
vaccine-preventable diseases.
Sinai Health System is a scent sensitive environment and all
members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing
or using scented products while visiting or working at the
Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported
by the Institute's accessibility plan, accommodation and
disability management policies and procedures. Should you
require accommodation at any point during the recruitment
process, including accessible job postings, please contact the
Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department. All qualified
applicants are strongly encouraged to apply; however, in
accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians
and permanent residents will be given priority.
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