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Canada Research Chair in Arctic One Health: Healthy Animals and Healthy Communities

Employer
University of Calgary - Human Resources
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Closing date
8 Mar 2019

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Sector
University and college
Role
Teaching, Research
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full-time

Job Details

The University of Calgary, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (UCVM), is seeking applicants for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Arctic One Health: Healthy Animals and Healthy Communities in a Changing Arctic.  In accordance with the regulations set for Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs (http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/home-accueil-eng.aspx), the candidate will be an outstanding and innovative researcher who has demonstrated research success with international recognition in the field of wildlife health, human-animal health dynamics, or both, in a changing Arctic. Nominees for Tier 1 Chair positions must generally 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. The expected start date for the successful nominee is September 1st 2019.

The Tier 1 CRC nominee should have established an internationally recognized and externally funded research program with an emphasis on Arctic wildlife health and climate change, promoting ‘Healthy Animals and Healthy Communities in a Changing Arctic’. The CRC will take a One Health approach, working with Indigenous communities and bridging knowledge systems, to detect, study, and mitigate the impacts of emerging animal health issues on wildlife conservation, human health, food security and community welfare. Please contact the University of Calgary’s Office of Research Services for more information on the nomination process: ipd@ucalgary.ca. Further information about the Canada Research Chairs Program can be found on the Government of Canada’s CRC website, including eligibility criteria.

The successful applicant will work with a dynamic group of researchers at the University of Calgary engaged in a number of One Health initiatives developed to address questions related to ecosystem and public health,  climate change and wildlife health. A key linkage will be with the Arctic Institute of North America, at the University of Calgary, and other Arctic Research programs across Canada and Internationally. The position also provides an excellent opportunity to interact with other established research groups in the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine, Science, Arts and Medicine (http://vet.ucalgary.ca/research and  http://medicine.ucalgary.ca/research/institutes) including the One Health Research Group which was developed as part of the Faculty’s Strategic Plan. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in the DVM and/or graduate programs in wildlife health, Indigenous engagement, infectious disease and/or other areas according to their expertise.

Qualifications include a PhD and DVM or equivalent professional degree. An outstanding and externally well funded research program working at the interface of climate change, wildlife health and conservation, and domestic animal health is required, ideally related to the well-being of northern Indigenous communities. A track record of capacity-building, knowledge translation, and working collaboratively and effectively with Indigenous communities, is an asset. A successful track record in graduate student and postdoctoral training is required. Appointment will be at a rank and salary commensurate with experience.

UCVM has approximately 70 faculty members, 130 staff, 125 DVM students, 110 graduate students, 30 post-doctoral fellows, and 15 advanced clinical trainees. UCVM’s DVM program provides a comprehensive general veterinary education to approximately 30-32 students per year.

The program is an integrated core-elective program, with enhanced educational opportunities in defined areas that combine discipline-based courses with extensive on-campus and off-campus experiential learning. UCVM is a research-intensive faculty with expanding research, graduate education, and advanced clinical trainee programs. Descriptions of the Faculty, its programs, and its departments can be found at https://vet.ucalgary.ca/. The University has established the Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning ( http:/www.ucalgary.ca/taylorinstitute ) that supports the development of teaching excellence and scholarly activity. 

The University of Calgary recognizes that candidates have varying career paths and that career interruptions can be part of an excellent academic record. Candidates are encouraged but not required to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application. Selection committees have been instructed to give careful consideration to, and be sensitive to the impact of career interruptions, when assessing the candidate’s research productivity. 

Applications are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, but will be accepted until March 22nd, 2019. Interested individuals should submit a Curriculum Vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees, and statements of teaching and scholarly interests online via this ‘Apply Now’ link.

In parallel, these documents should be sent via email to:                                                                        

Ms. Linda Butcher
Human Resources, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
3280 Hospital Drive N.W. Calgary, AB, Canada T2N 4Z6
e-mail: lbutcher@ucalgary.ca.

Those applicants wishing more information are encouraged to visit the website or e-mail vetdean@ucalgary.ca.

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website. For more information about the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine visit Careers in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here; in particular, we encourage members of the four designated groups (women, Aboriginal People, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities) to apply. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity or requests for accommodation can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).

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About the University of Calgary
 
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to become one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. Ranked as the top young university in Canada and North America, the University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
 
About Calgary, Alberta

Ranked the 5th most livable city in the world, Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and one of the best cities in Canada to raise a family. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from a growing number of world-class dining and cultural events and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the majestic Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America. 

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