PHD SCIENTIST - DIVISION OF ENDOCRINOLOGY

PhD Scientist, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences 

Division of Endocrinology

Position Description 

The Department of Medicine, Division of Endocrinology invites applications for a two-year, renewable faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor rank in the contractually limited appointment category.  

McMaster is a highly ranked research-intensive university. Its Faculty of Health Sciences has a reputation for innovative programs, interdisciplinary cutting-edge research, leading faculty, and aspiring students.    

We are seeking an early career investigator with expertise in obesity with a particular focus on the interface of integrative metabolism and bioinformatics.  The candidate will have expertise in techniques related to molecular metabolism, ranging from cellular assays to whole body physiology in preclinical models and humans.  Complementing these skill sets the candidate will be adept at integrating metabolic and clinical phenotypes from large data sets with genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics data.  Experience with programming and artificial intelligence will also be an asset. The successful candidate will bring an invigorating individual perspective that will drive exciting and innovative research and training.    

The successful applicant will have a PhD in an area of metabolism and at least 5 years' research experience in the above area of research. The successful candidate should also have experience working with diverse research teams.   An excellent record of collegiality and collaboration are prerequisites for this position. Experience in student supervision is an asset. 

Please apply online to Job Opening 61586 via the McMaster Academic Careers website: http://www.workingatmcmaster.ca/careers/  directing your application to Lorrie Reurink, Manager, Human Resources & Faculty Recruitment, Department of Medicine.

Applications must contain the following: 

• A letter of application together with a curriculum vitae describing the impact that career interruptions have had on research productivity (if applicable). 
• A research statement, including a selection of research publications, and a statement demonstrating how the applicant’s interests and experience will add to the existing expertise and goals.   
• A statement on teaching interests and philosophy (including evidence of teaching effectiveness).  
• A brief statement describing the contributions you have made or plan to make to inclusive excellence in teaching, research, or service in academic, professional or community contexts (2-page maximum). 
• The names of at least three referees.  Please note that letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage.  The department(s) will request letters of recommendation from referees at later stages of the search process. 

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.  To comply with the Government of Canada’s reporting requirements, the University gathers information about applicants’ status as either a permanent resident of Canada or Canadian citizens.  Applicants need not identify their country of origin or current citizenship; however, all applications must include one of the following statements:  

• “Yes, I am a citizen or permanent resident of Canada” or 
• “No, I am not a citizen or permanent resident of Canada”