Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre
Job posting no AP 18-15
Open to internal and external candidates | One tenure-track position
Context and summary
INRS Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie (AFSB) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of immunology. Applicants will be expected to have cutting-edge expertise, particularly, but not solely, in the study of inflammation in the context of autoimmune and chronic diseases, tumor immunity, immunometabolism, and mucosal immunity. Their findings, whether in applied or fundamental research, or the development of therapeutic or prophylactic approaches, must have a strong potential for knowledge transfer. The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain a recognized, innovative, and extramurally funded research program and to teach in the Centre AFSB graduate programs.
The Centre AFSB provides access to cutting edge core facilities, including advanced confocal microscopy and flow cytometry, electron microscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, proteomics analysis, as well as a BSL3 facility. The Centre also has close ties to the INRS Centre National de Biologie Expérimentale, a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to animal research. Some fifty professors are part of this collegial work environment, conducting research and providing advanced training in the areas of infection and immunity, environment and heredity on disease development, therapeutic and prophylactic agents, and biotechnology.
Main duties
- Develop an original and innovative program of applied and fundamental research related to the previous description;
- Work collaboratively with existing research teams and develop and maintain partnerships with groups outside the Centre AFSB;
- Secure extramural funding (from provincial and federal agencies and also involving various partners from public and private sectors whenever needed / pertinent);
- Teach and supervise graduate students (both M.Sc. and Ph.D. students), and supervise postdoctoral fellows and research staff.
Requirements
- Doctorate in a related biomedical field;
- Relevant postdoctoral research experience would be an asset;
- Strong scientific publishing record illustrating leadership and innovation;
- Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and networks
- Technical and academic expertise that will be an asset to the Centre AFSB (https://inrs.ca/en/research/research-themes/infection-and-immunity/);
- Aptitude for fundamental and applied research, as well as multidisciplinary teaching and mentoring at the master and doctorate levels;
- Entrepreneurial qualities and demonstrated ability to secure research funding from granting agencies.
Language of work
- French is the working language of the Institute. Fluency in English is required.
- Candidates whose native language is not French are encouraged to apply. The Centre will provide them with all the resources necessary to facilitate their learning of the
French language.
Review process
According to the collective agreement in effect at INRS.
Workplace
Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie
531, boul. des Pariries
Laval(Québec) H7V 1B7
Canada
How to apply
Interested applicants should send their application including a complete curriculum vitæ, a copy of their three most significant publications, a two to three page summary of their research interests, a statement of teaching experience and philosophy, and the names and contact information of three referees, indicating the position number AP 18-15 to:
Director
Centre Armand-Frappier Santé Biotechnologie Research Centre
531, boul. des Pariries
Laval(Québec) H7V 1B7
CANADA
Email: Recrutement.AFSB@inrs.ca