"Canada Excellence Research Chair in Medical Imaging"

Job Description

The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science at Toronto Metropolitan University invites applications for a Canada Excellence Research Chair (CERC) in Medical Imaging, Translational Imaging, Ultrasound Molecular Imaging, Lung Imaging, Theranostics, or Quantitative Imaging. This is a tenured faculty position for a non-renewable eight-year period, with no required teaching duties. At the end of the term, the successful candidate will continue in a tenured role with standard faculty responsibilities.

The successful candidate will be nominated for the CERC program, with appointments at the Associate or Full Professor rank. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The role involves joining a growing ecosystem in Medical Imaging, supported by over $22M in infrastructure and funding, and collaborating with Toronto's research hospitals and the new School of Medicine.

Responsibilities include:

• Articulating and advancing a world-class research program.
• Expanding leadership through publications, awards, and collaborations.
• Committing to training highly qualified personnel.
• Collaborating in a multidisciplinary environment.

About the CERC Program: Aims to attract top global talent to Canada, with awards of $500,000 or $1,000,000 per annum for eight years, aligned with priorities like Healthy People and Populations.

About the Department of Physics: Offers degrees in Medical Physics and collaborates with Toronto's biomedical community.

About Toronto Metropolitan University: A diverse urban university focused on innovation and community engagement.

Preferred and Required Qualifications

Candidates must be tenured at the rank of Full or Associate Professor, hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline, demonstrate outstanding research, and commit to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

How to Apply

Submit applications online via the Faculty Recruitment Portal by August 31, 2025, including a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and contact information for three referees.