[vslist] canadian research chair - UBC

[Angela King]

Canadian Research Chair in Vision Research
Centre for Macular Research
University of British Columbia

The Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science invites applications from 
exceptional candidates for a Canadian Research Chair Tier II position as 
part of the newly established Centre for Macular Research at the University 
of British Columbia. Candidates should have a PhD and/or MD degree, a strong 
record of innovative research, preferably as an independent investigator, 
and the potential to achieve international recognition in his or her field 
of research within five years.  Applicants at the Assistant Professor or 
junior Associate Professor level are encouraged to apply.  The Chair holder 
is expected to develop a successful independent research program in vision 
research and/or retinal degenerative diseases that will attract external 
funding.  Collaborative studies with other geneticists, molecular 
biologists, cell biologists, physiologists, biochemists and clinical 
scientists at the Centre for Macular Research are also encouraged. See the 
Centre for Macular Research website at www.cmr-ubc.com for further 
information.

Appointment will be at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor and the 
salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Information 
about the Canadian Research Chair Program can be found at the following 
websites:  www.chairs.gc.ca

Applicants should submit curriculum vitae, copies of five recent 
publications, a 1-2 page overview of research interests and names of three 
references including their phone numbers and E-mail addresses to:

Dr. Robert S. Molday
Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
2146 Health Sciences Mall
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3, Canada
Tel No. (604) 822-6173
Fax No. (604) 822-5227
Email: molday@interchange.ubc.ca

UBC hires on a basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We 
encourage all qualified persons to apply.






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