GLOBAL HEALTH PHD SCIENTIST

Global Health PhD Scientist, Department of Medicine,  

McMaster University, Faculty of Health Sciences 

Position Description 

The Department of Medicine invites applications for a faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor rank in the contractually limited appointment category.  This is a three-year appointment with the potential for renewal.  

We are seeking early career investigator(s) with research expertise in chronic disease epidemiology with content expertise in: 1) Knowledge Translation or 2) OMICS analysis and integration into epidemiologic studies. The successful applicant (s) must have a PhD and at least 2 years as a post-doctoral fellow. The successful candidate(s) must have a track record of being awarded national or international salary support recognizing their success in research, and a minimum of 10 first-authored publications in their fields.  The incumbents will be members of the Global Health Program and will be expected to drive exciting and innovative research programs, obtain peer reviewed grants, teach, and supervise MSc and PhD students.  

The successful candidate (s) should also have experience working with diverse research teams, supervision of students, and an excellent record of collegiality and collaboration, all of which are prerequisites for this position. 

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 of the Global Health Program.   

• 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. 

Please apply online to Job Opening 61552 via the McMaster Academic Careers website https://hr.mcmaster.ca/careers/current-opportunities/ directing your application to: 

Lorrie Reurink, Manager, Human Resources & Faculty Recruitment, Department of Medicine

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” 

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.