Canada Impact+ Research Chair Nominee in Health

Company: Algoma University

Job Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Category: Other Health Sciences Faculty

Type: Full-Time

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Job Title: Canada Impact+ Research Chair Nominee in Health

Position Status: Permanent; OPSEU Local 685

Department: Department of Biology and Environmental Science, Cameron Faculty of Science

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario

Posting Date: May 4, 2026

Preferred Start Date: November 2026, or as negotiated

The Cameron Faculty of Science at Algoma University invites applications for nomination to the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs (Impact+) program under the Government of Canada’s priority area of Health (including biotechnology).

Impact+ nominees must:

be internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) as of the Impact+ application deadline
have a recent track record of research accomplishments and significant interest in making new contributions to Canada
be full or associate professors or, if recruited from outside the academic sector, possess the necessary qualifications to be appointed at these levels.

Algoma University Impact+ Strategic Priority Area: Health (including biotechnology)

Qualifications

Only candidates who are internationally based (both working and residing outside of Canada) at the time of the Impact+ Program application deadline for each intake are eligible.
Hold a PhD in Biology or closely related discipline.
Be an established full professor, or an associate professor expected to advance to full professor within 1–2 years.
Demonstrate a record of outstanding research contributions, including high-impact publications, mentorship, and external research funding.
Show a proven ability to lead large interdisciplinary teams and foster collaborations with academia, industry, and government.
Exhibit a strong commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility (EDIA) in research, mentorship, and recruitment.

Expectations

Teaching some of our health-science related undergraduate courses.
Engage in curriculum development.
Applying for and capturing external research funding.
Developing collaborative ties with researchers at the Northern Ontario Medical School and with local physicians.
Establish an active research lab that includes participation in research by undergraduate and graduate students.
Participate in service to the university.

Application Process: Applications must be submitted electronically through the provided link. Applications received by 4:00 pm EST June 5, 2026 will be assured of consideration.