CIHR Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Molecular Imaging (Assistant or Associate Professor)

Posting Date: April 10, 2026

Deadline: Review of applications will begin June 1, 2026

Reference #: SES-2027-28-01

The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies at Lakehead University invites applications for a CIHR Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Molecular Imaging. The ideal candidate is one who can contribute to the development of advanced molecular imaging techniques, as well as their translation into clinical practice, with an emphasis on nuclear medicine for cancer, neurology, and other disease areas. Researchers with interests in translational research on innovative nuclear medicine imaging technologies, including organ-targeted and hybrid approaches, as well as advanced methods for image acquisition and reconstruction, are particularly encouraged to apply.

The CRC position is for five (5) years and is renewable once and subject to approval by the Tri-Agency Institutional Programs (TIPs) Secretariat. The successful applicant will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, with rank commensurate with experience, with an anticipated start date commencing within four to six months following notice of approval.

Compensation

The expected compensation range for this position is:

• Associate Professor: $120,496 – $170,496
• Assistant Professor: $88,094 – $133,223

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA) Collective Agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application Requirements and Deadline

The Department of Physics will begin the review of applications on June 1, 2026, and the position will remain open until filled.

To apply for the position, submit an electronic application (in the form of one PDF document) by e-mail and quote Reference SES-2027-28-01 in both the letter of interest and subject header of the e-mail.

A complete application as one electronic pdf file consists of:

• Cover letter (up to 2 pages);
• Detailed curriculum vitae (any format);
• Statement of Research Interests and Proposed CRC Research Plan (approximately 3 pages);
• Statement of Teaching Philosophy (up to 2 pages);
• Statement describing the candidate's contributions, or potential contributions to, equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) along with their ability to work with a culturally diverse and international student, staff, and faculty body (up to 1 page);
• Name and contact information of three references, at least one of whom must be at arm’s length; and
• The Confirmation of Eligibility to Work in Canada Form.

Applicants should submit their complete electronic application quoting the above reference number to:

Dr. Todd Randall, Dean

Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies

Lakehead University

955 Oliver Road

Thunder Bay, ON P7B 5E1

applications.ses@lakeheadu.ca