Centre for Neuroscience Studies

Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences and Department of Psychology

Tenure-Track Position in fMRI Neuroimaging

Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

 

Queen’s University invites applications for a position in the area of fMRI systems neuroimaging from outstanding scientists with passion, energy, and a strong vision for innovative transdisciplinary research and education. This is a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with a preferred starting date of 2015/16. The successful candidate will join the interdisciplinary Centre for Neuroscience Studies (http://neuroscience.queensu.ca/) and hold a joint appointment in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences and the Department of Psychology.

 

Position Overview

Candidates must hold a PhD or MD/PhD (or equivalent). The primary criterion for selection is demonstrated academic excellence in the fields of cognitive, sensorimotor and/or related clinical neuroimaging. The successful candidate will be an emerging leader in the field with an excellent record of high quality research productivity, who demonstrates potential for continued innovative independent research. The successful candidate must have a high-quality research program and a strong potential to link and build on research concentrations in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences and the Department of Psychology and within the Centre for Neuroscience Studies. Strong quantitative skills, and experience with state-of-the-art fMRI analysis methods will each be an asset. The candidate will display a strong interdisciplinary fit with research being conducted in the host departments and the Centre for Neuroscience Studies, as well as strong potential for outstanding neuroscience teaching contributions (e.g., methods in brain imaging, cognitive or sensorimotor neuroscience).  Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

 

 

The successful candidate will have access to the Queen’s fMRI Facility as well as the  High Performance Computing Virtual Laboratory.

 

Appointments are subject to review and final approval by the Provost. Review of applications will commence on June 1, 2015 and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will commence shortly thereafter with a flexible start date in 2015/16.

Application Process

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen's 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. All candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.

 

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

 

A complete application consists of: (i) a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding

Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph), (ii) a full

curriculum vitae (including a list of publications, awards and grants received), (iii) a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching philosophy, as well as teaching outlines and evaluations if available), (iv) a statement of current and prospective research interests, and (v) a minimum of three letters of reference.  Please send your application electronically to Dr. John T. Fisher, (Chair of the search committee) c/o Ms. Tejay Gardiner in the Office of the Vice Principal Research (OVPR) (tejay.gardiner@queensu.ca). Applicants should ask referees to send their letters c/o Ms. Tejay Gardiner via email. At least one of the letters of reference must be at arm’s length, and the letters should preferably be from more than one university or other appropriate institutions. Reference letters should be dated, and include the referee’s name, position, department, institution, email address and telephone number, the name of the nominee, and the period of time and the capacity in which the referee has known the nominee.

 

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs.  If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact: Ms. Tejay Gardiner, OVPR .

 

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