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The Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, Faculty of Medicine, McGill University, invites applications for a position as an Assistant Professor of Epidemiology [Tenure Track].

Candidates must have a doctorate in epidemiology or an equivalent degree. Necessary qualifications for the position include evidence of research productivity (peer-reviewed publications) and a strong commitment to excellence in teaching. The successful candidate will have potential or proven ability to develop an internationally recognized research program in Epidemiology, to obtain grants for their own research and to contribute to the building of successful research projects and programs in public and population health, in health services and policy, or in clinical research. Although we encourage applications from candidates with research interests from any substantive area, we are particularly interested in recruiting a candidate with strong epidemiological expertise who can contribute to teaching advanced methods classes.

Faculty members are responsible for conducting a strong research program and for supervising graduate students at both the MSc and PhD level.  The candidate will be expected to teach students in the Master’s and PhD programs in Epidemiology as well as the Master's in Public Health program. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

McGill University is one of Canada’s leading universities, and the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health is home to one of the largest concentrations of faculty with expertise in advanced epidemiological and biostatistical methods in Canada. The Department offers a vibrant research environment and is one of the top academic units in its field in the world.

Interested individuals should send a cover letter including a statement of research interest, a teaching dossier (including evidence of teaching effectiveness), curriculum vitae, list of publications, three recent research articles, and a brief outline of research experience, along with the names of three referees to the attention of:

Ms. Laurie Tesseris, Departmental Administrator

E-mail: chair.epid@mcgill.ca

Subject line: Epidemiology Position [Tenure Track]

Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Occupational Health

1020 Pine Avenue West

Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 1A2

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with all applications received within 30 days of this posting being fully considered. Candidate interviews are expected to begin in March 2013.

McGill University is committed to equity in employment and diversity. It welcomes applications from Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, women, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.