Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Multimodality Molecular Imaging

This Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in “Multimodality Molecular Imaging” aligns with uOttawa’s Transformation 2030 Strategic Research Plan (SRP), particularly with the Enabling lifelong health and wellness Strategic Area of Research (SAR), under “Brain and Mental Health”, “Vascular and Cardiovascular Health”, and Infection, Immunity and Inflammation”. It also contributes to the Creating a sustainable environment SAR through the “Emerging materials and nanotechnology” theme. Additionally, this CRC supports the Faculty of Science SRP within the “Dynamics and molecules of Life” strategic area. 

This CRC positions uOttawa as leader in advancing personalized medicine through innovative, non-invasive and clinically relevant diagnostics, reinforcing our national and international reputation. It will increase the visibility of our graduate and undergraduate programs, attracting students to this critical, interdisciplinary field. With a cross-cutting, multidisciplinary approach, this CRC in Multimodality Molecular Imaging will serve as a nucleus for growth and leadership within the broader institution (i.e. across Faculties and research Hospitals), bridging Science and Medicine through essential integration with synthetic and radiochemistry, biochemistry, radiology, and medical physics.

The rapid expansion of molecular imaging and nuclear medicine has created large voids in the labour market for well-trained HQP to complement the growing radiopharmaceutical sector. Over a five-year period, there is a projected need for 40 master-level graduates and 240 PhD-level graduates in the US. Ontario, and Ottawa in particular, are well positioned to meet this need by delivering industry-directed training with local partners such as The Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization, CNL Chalk River, Nordion and BWXT, and provide practical directed experience. The proposed CRC program will support HQP development to meet local and national labour demands, further enhancing Ottawa’s leadership in radiochemistry and molecular imaging innovation.

Tier 1 Chairs, tenable for seven years and renewable once, are for outstanding researchers acknowledged by their peers as world leaders in their fields. For each Tier 1 Chair, the institution receives $200,000 annually for seven years. Nominees for Tier 1 Chair positions must be full professors or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to the full professor level within one or two years of the nomination. Alternatively, if they come from outside the academic sector, nominees must possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels. New CRC nominees are also eligible for infrastructure support from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) to help acquire state-of-the-art equipment essential to their work. 

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from skilled and experienced members of the four designated groups (such as Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women and gender equity-seeking groups, as defined in the CRC Program method for establishing equity targets and the Employment Equity Act), as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively implement equity measures that ensure and retain diverse teams and promote inclusive practices for research team members. 

All candidates are asked to complete the Employment Equity questionnaire. Only uOttawa internal candidates are eligible.

The selection process will begin immediately after the closing date and will continue until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.   

Please address your cover letter to the following person: 

Dr. Julie-St-Pierre, Interim Vice-President, Research and Innovation 
University of Ottawa 
550 Cumberland St., room 246 
Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5 CANADA 

For questions, please email: [email protected]  
 

Ad posted on January 30, 2025 

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minority members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women and all qualified applicants with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Applicants who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire when they apply. 

In accordance with government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada 

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at [email protected]. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence. 

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