[visionlist] York University - Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience

[Richard Murray]

FACULTY OF HEALTH - FACULTY OF SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Canada Research Chair (Tier 1) in Neuroscience

York University offers a world-class, modern, interdisciplinary academic experience in Toronto, Canada’s most multicultural city. York is at the centre of innovation, with a thriving community of almost 60,000 faculty, staff and students who challenge the ordinary and deliver the unexpected.

Since its founding in 1959, York has continued to grow, innovate and evolve.  Now Canada’s third-largest university, York has a student population of 51,000, and an alumni community of more than 190,000.  Committed to a superior student experience, the University has an international reputation for excellence in research, teaching and practice in innovative under graduate and professional programs.  York delivers programs through 10 faculties, including the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the Faculty of Health, and has 22 research centres and institutes.

York University invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the area of neuroscience, with particular expertise in the areas of molecular/cellular neuroscience. The primary departmental affiliation of the successful candidate will be within a unit in either the Faculty of Health or the Faculty of Science and Engineering. A cross appointment will be made with a unit in the other Faculty. The successful candidate will be affiliated with York's internationally renowned Centre for vision Research, with its critical mass of researchers in neuroscience and related fields and state of the art scientific infrastructure. Eligibility criteria and CRC program information can be found at the following website: http://www.chairs.gc.ca/web/program/index_e.asp.  Commencement of this position will be July 1, 2010, or as soon thereafter as the candidate is available.

The successful candidate should be an outstanding researcher and proven leader in integrative, interdisciplinary research in Neuroscience. We are seeking candidates who could complement the existing strengths in Neuroscience at York. Candidates with translational research interests, who would be able to interact with hospitals or other community-based partners associated with neuroscience research at York are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful applicant is expected to interact with a diverse team of neuroscientists (http://www.yorku.ca/neurosci/) and molecular/cellular/physiology researchers (http://www.yorku.ca/gradbiol/faculty/index.html; http://www.yorku.ca/gradkahs/faculty.html), contribute to the current neuroscience programs, and provide leadership for imminent expansion plans in neuroscience research and teaching at York. The successful candidate is expected to contribute to teaching in undergraduate and graduate programs within the Faculties, must be eligible for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies, and will have a PhD, postdoctoral experience, an outstanding research record and demonstrated leadership abilities.

Applicants are requested to submit a curriculum vitae, a detailed research plan, a description of teaching philosophy and preference, summary of research publications, and the names of five references to Chair, CRC Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario M3J 1P3 (fax 416-736-5814).  Complete applications must be received by (April 30, 2010).

This appointment is subject to approval by the CRC program review process.  York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York’s website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713.  All candidates are encouraged to apply however Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority.


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