Assistant Professor (Tenure Track), Department of Pediatrics and Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, Computational/Data Scientist in Child Health (L000651)

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Position Description

The McGill University Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health and the McGill University Department of Pediatrics in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invite applications for a full-time position as an Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) with a joint appointment in both departments. We are particularly interested in candidates focused on Computational/Data Science who are committed to a career focused on child health and interested in developing methods and platforms for integrating clinical, genomic, and/or longitudinal datasets and elevating methodological capacity across both departments to enable large-scale collaborative grants.

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 doctoral-level epidemiologists and biostatisticians, with internationally recognized research programs in topics such as Bayesian methods, big data, causal inference, risk prediction, privacy protection, spatial models, and clinical trials designs and methods. The Department is one of the top academic units for biomedical statistics in the world and offers a vibrant and inclusive research environment attracting diverse students, staff and faculty.

The Department of Pediatrics, primarily based at the Montreal Children’s Hospital within the McGill University Health Centre is the hub for academic activities concerning fetal, newborn, infant, child and youth health and encompasses a broad range of clinical, epidemiological and basic research programs. The Department of Pediatrics has numerous clinician-scientists advancing child health through reserch in neonatal care, early brain development and repair, oncology/oncogenetics, artificial intelligence for decision support, wearable wireless monitoring and big data, infectious diseases, rare diseases, non-communicable diseases such as diabetes and kidney disease, acute hospital care, and child health services, especially for children experiencing social and structural inequities.

The successful candidate will be primarily appointed to the McGill University Department of Pediatrics and be expected to work at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) and will be a member of one of the RI-MUHC’s programs—most likely the Child Health and Human Development (CHHD) program. They also will have the opportunity to join the clinical division of the Department of Pediatrics most closely aligned with their interests if doing so would be advantageous to their work.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to research, teaching and service to the scholarly community.

Contributions to Research include:
- Establish and lead an independent, internationally competitive research program that addresses important questions in child health and disease;
- Develop and maintain an externally funded research program;
- Generate high-quality peer-reviewed research publications and other scholarly outputs;
- Develop collaborative research projects with investigators in Pediatrics, Epidemiology, Biostatistics & Occupational Health, and other relevant departments and research centres;
- Supervise and mentor graduate students, postdoctoral fellows and other research trainees;
- Contribute to the development of successful multidisciplinary research programs.

Teaching and Mentorship:
The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in undergraduate, graduate (Master’s and PhD programs) and/or postgraduate programs appropriate to their expertise. They will participate in the research supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

A commitment to excellence in teaching, mentorship, and trainee development is expected. Initially, formal teaching will largely be in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health, but over time, teaching in the Department of Pediatrics may also be required.

Academic and Professional Contributions:
The incumbent will also be expected to be actively involved in all aspects of McGill’s academic mission (i.e., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, if applicable, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).

McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Candidates must:

• hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in biostatistics, statistics, or related field;
• have completed relevant post-doctoral training;
• have relevant research experience in, or a demonstrated commitment to, the development and application of methods focused on child health;
• possess a demonstrated record of research productivity, including peer-reviewed publications appropriate to career stage;
• demonstrate the potential to establish an independent and internationally recognized research program;
• demonstrate potential and/or proven ability to obtain external research funding;
• be committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship;
• demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment;
• demonstrate a commitment to high-quality teaching and inclusive pedagogy; relevant teaching experience will be considered an asset;
• Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment is preferred.

Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics and Occupational Health & Department of Pediatrics
Employee Type: Tenure-Track ('Academic Tenure Stream')
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Status: Full-time

Posting Period: 30 days from date of posting

The following supporting documents are required:

·       Cover letter and curriculum vitae;

·       Statement of research interests and goals;

·       Statement of teaching philosophy;

·       Names and contact information of three referees.

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McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

L’Université McGill est une institution de langue anglaise dans laquelle la majorité des activités d’enseignement et de recherche s’effectuent en langue anglaise, rendant essentielle l’utilisation de l’anglais pour la communication orale et écrite.

Applicants do not need to be Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada, or to hold a current Canadian work permit, in order to apply for this position.

The successful candidate must be authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based. Where required, McGill will support the successful candidate through the applicable immigration and work-authorization processes.

McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.

McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.