Canada Impact+ Research Chair Nominee in Health

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.