FACULTY POSITIONS

University of Guelph – Tier 1 Canada Research Chair, Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences

The University of Guelph invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the Department of Human Health and Nutritional Sciences (HHNS) in the area of “Nutrition, Metabolism and Health”.  The HHNS department is recognized for world class research in understanding how nutrition, exercise and metabolism influence health and disease.  Particular areas of growth include the study of genetic polymorphisms, and how they impact both the handling of nutrients and the metabolic response to diet, exercise or other lifestyle factors.  Recent hires in the fields of nutrigenomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics reflect the strong intent of the HHNS department to become a recognized leader in these growing fields.   The department is both concerned with the aspects of nutrition and exercise that lead to normal growth, development, and aging, as well as their roles in chronic disease development and treatment.   The CRC position will compliment both College and University strategic plans in the areas of food, human health and wellness.  Full description of position. Posted July 8, 2010.

Laurentian and Lakehead Universities – Northern Ontario School of Medicine

A new medical school and joint venture of Laurentian and Lakehead Universities, the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM) has main campuses in Sudbury and Thunder Bay, and multiple teaching and research sites distributed across Northern Ontario.

The Division of Medical Sciences of the Northern Ontario School of Medicine invites applications for a tenure-track position in Physiology. The successful candidate will have biomedical expertise related to one or more of the human systems (endocrine, gastrointestinal, musculoskeletal, nervous, reproductive, for examples). The appointment will be at the Lakehead campus in Thunder Bay and will be at the rank of Assistant Professor. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate medical students in a case-based curriculum, undertake externally-funded innovative research, and participate in administrative activities. The minimum requirements are a Ph.D. or M.D. including relevant postdoctoral experience. Remuneration is competitive and will be based on qualifications and experience. This position is subject to budgetary approval. Review of applications will begin May 1, 2010 and will be continue until the position is filled. The successful applicant will be expected to take up the position by September 2010. Further information about the Northern Ontario School of Medicine is available at http://www.normed.ca. The relevant Collective Agreement can be found on the “Career Opportunities” section.

A letter of application accompanied by current curriculum vitae, a one-page summary of teaching interests and philosophy, a one-page summary of research interests, one to three representative publications, and the names of three referees quoting competition #2010-619-BH should be sent to:

Northern Ontario School of Medicine

935 Ramsey Lake Road, Sudbury ON P3E2C6

Attention: Human Resources

Email: Human.Resources@normed.ca

Fax: (705) 671-3880

Contact Information

Should you want to learn more about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Garry Ferroni, Division Head, Medical Sciences at (705) 662-7222 or Email: garry.ferroni@normed.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The Northern Ontario School of Medicine invites applications from all qualified individuals. NOSM is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

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Dalhousie University – Department of Physiology and Biophysics Assistant Professor Click here for full advertisement.

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McGill University

Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education

The Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education, housed in the
Faculty of Education at McGill University invites applications for a
tenure track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank,
effective September 1, 2010.
We are seeking an individual to complement the research programs of the existing
faculty members. The successful candidate will have an active program of
interdisciplinary research, in a research area relevant to kinesiology. Currently the
department is focused on a variety of research areas as they relate to advancing our
understanding on the determinants of participation in health practices while also
examining how exercise practices and interventions contribute to health promotion, and
optimization of quality of life and functional ability in healthy individuals as well as in
populations with chronic disorders and across the lifespan.
The department is seeking a candidate with a demonstrated research track and
expertise in exercise and physical activity sciences be they from the perspective of
neuropsychology, motor control, molecular neurobiology, genetics and molecular
biology, biomechanics, physical activity and health, and/or education and pedagogical
approaches for the promotion of a healthy lifestyle.
The candidate will be expected to teach at the graduate and undergraduate levels and
supervise master’s and doctoral students. The candidate will be expected to obtain
external funding for research.
The application deadline is April 15, 2010 or until a suitable candidate is appointed to
this position. Persons wishing to be considered for this position should forward a
statement of research interests, a statement of teaching philosophy and interests,
curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation submitted directly to:
Professor Theodore Milner, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education,
McGill University, 475 Pine Ave West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H2W 1S4. Electronic
submissions are accepted and should be forwarded to: theodore.milner@mcgill.ca
English is the language of instruction at McGill, but knowledge of French is an asset. In
accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to
citizens or permanent residents of Canada. However, all qualified candidates are
encouraged to apply. McGill University is committed to equity in employment, and
encourages applications from women and men, persons with disabilities, members of
visible minorities, and aboriginal persons.

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POST DOCTORAL POSITIONS

University of Toronto - Laboratory of Dr. Les Buck.  Further information. Posted June 17, 2010.

University of Western Ontario – Dr. David Whaley Post Doctoral Fellowship in Maternal/Fetal/Neonatal Research in the laboratory of Dr. T. Regnault. Further details. Posted May 19, 2010.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate, in the laboratory of Ceredwyn E. Hill, Queen’s University, Department of Biology, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Availability: Immediate
Term: One Year, renewable
Educational Requirement: Ph.D. in Molecular or Cellular Physiology

Brief description of project/work

We are interested in how hepatocytes, the major epithelial cells of the liver, use the electrochemical gradients of inorganic ions to maintain their many metabolic and exocrine functions, and to support proliferative or apoptotic events characteristic of most liver diseases. Specifically, we use cell electrophysiological, organ physiological and molecular approaches to understand how ion channels contribute to the physiology of the liver. The current project is focused on characterizing the regulation and determining the role of a magnesium-inhibited non-selective cation channel (TRPM7) in epithelial physiology and pathophysiology using terminally differentiated hepatocytes, hepatoma cells and hepatoblasts. The candidate is expected to carry out experiments involving patch electrode voltage clamp of the aforementioned liver cells, and of cells expressing TRPM7 mutant channels.

Experience/knowledge required

Experience in patch clamp electrophysiology of primary cells and/or mammalian cells expressing recombinant proteins is necessary. Experience in general molecular cloning and site-directed mutagenesis, tissue culture and Western blotting techniques would be an asset.

Contact information:

Ceredwyn (Kerry) Hill, Queen’s University

Tel 613-544-3400 x 3451,

E-mail hillc@queensu.ca