Professor, Department of in Obstetrics and Gynecology
   with specialization in Epidemiology and/or
   Digital Health in the Perinatal / Maternal-Child Health field

General Information
The Université de Sherbrooke is inviting applications for a full-time, tenure-track position as a professor in epidemiology and/or digital health in the perinatal and maternal-child health field. This regular position is affiliated with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences.

About the Faculty
The Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (FMSS) at the Université de Sherbrooke stands out for its exceptional work and study environment. From its inception, the faculty integrated a medical school and a university hospital on the same site. It now offers over 100 academic programs across Sherbrooke, Longueuil, Saguenay, and Moncton, tailored to the needs of the communities it serves.

The Faculty enjoys an excellent reputation thanks to its pedagogical innovations, its consistent ability to adapt to society’s evolving needs, and its world-class research. It is internationally recognized as the only faculty in Canada—and the only French-speaking faculty worldwide—designated as a World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Health Education.

The Université de Sherbrooke ranks 11th among the top 50 research universities in Canada and 4th among Quebec universities.

About the Department
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology includes 25 professors conducting diverse research in women's health, including maternal and fetal health, gynecologic oncology, and urogynecology/pelvic floor health. The department’s collective expertise fosters a collaborative and highly supportive environment for the development of early-career researchers.

The Department aims to position a researcher at the intersection of clinical, population-based, and academic domains, adopting an ecosystemic and global perspective on maternal, child, and family health. Substantial recent datasets from perinatal and neurodevelopmental cohort studies, along with mother-child biobanks, are available for collaborative analytical work. The new Mother-Child Care Center, scheduled to open in February 2026, will provide an optimal environment for knowledge transfer—from preclinical research to clinical application for patients.

Desired Profile
This position seeks to recruit a candidate holding a PhD with complementary postdoctoral training and recognized expertise in perinatal epidemiology and biostatistics and/or bioinformatics. A solid understanding of core topics related to maternal, fetal, and infant morbidity/mortality, health services research, epidemiological methods, and statistical techniques is encouraged. Proficiency in statistical software and techniques is required, and prior experience working with large administrative perinatal databases will be considered an asset.

We are looking for candidates who will develop an independent and high-quality research program focused on cutting-edge approaches in research design and data analysis, including:

1. Advanced biostatistics and epidemiology,
2. Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning, and
3. Leveraging diverse data sources (e.g., electronic health records, cohort studies, administrative health and government data, clinical laboratory data, socioeconomic data, and geospatial data).

Given the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology’s commitment to advancing clinical and applied research, the successful candidate is expected to establish strong collaborations with research professors, physician-professors, and clinician-researchers within the department. Collaborations with other departments in the FMSS—particularly Pediatrics and Internal Medicine—as well as other faculties at the Université de Sherbrooke, will be encouraged.

The selected candidate must also have a strong publication record and a portfolio of significant achievements. Their research expertise should be applicable to prevention or obstetric care in areas such as general obstetrics, maternal-fetal medicine, developmental origins of health and disease (DOHaD), reproductive health, and research methodology and data analysis. This profile targets an early-career researcher eligible for the FRQ-S Junior 1 or Junior 2 career award competitions.

The research program should align with the Department’s strategic research development plan, specifically:

1. Strengthening maternal-child health research by building a critical mass of researchers and clinicians in the field, and
2. Continuing to develop expertise in bioinformatics, methodology, and statistical analysis in collaboration with other institutional strengths.
   The candidate is expected to seek external funding to support their research program.

Responsibilities

• Teach at the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate levels.
• Develop fundamental or applied research activities.
• Supervise graduate students.
• Participate in departmental, faculty, and university life.
• Contribute to community service.

Requirements

• Hold a Ph.D. with postdoctoral expertise in epidemiology, biostatistics, or bioinformatics, applied to the field of perinatal/maternal-child health.
• Demonstrate a strong interest and aptitude for university-level teaching and pedagogy.
• Show a strong proficiency in research (disciplinary and interdisciplinary), knowledge transfer, and innovation.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively supervise graduate students.
• Have a publication record in peer-reviewed international journals that reflects research excellence.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative spirit, and the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Show leadership, initiative, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to interact harmoniously and effectively with various internal and external partners.
• Be able to comply with the requirements of responsible conduct in research.
• Be able to teach in French or acquire this ability rapidly.

Working Conditions
Working conditions are governed by the applicable collective agreements.
Full-time regular position.
Expected start date: June 2026.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION
The deadline to submit your application is FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025, AT 5:00 PM.
Review of applications will begin on November 17, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.
We invite you to submit your application electronically by clicking the “Apply” button.

APPLY   https://www.usherbrooke.ca/emplois/offre/no/07745

Please include:

1. Your curriculum vitae;
2. A cover letter;
3. A two-page research program proposal, outlining the main themes related to your previous work, the objectives pursued, a summary of planned activities, alignment with the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ priority areas, the training of highly qualified personnel who will collaborate on the project, potential funding sources, and networking strategies;
4. Reprints of your most relevant recent contributions.

In addition, please arrange for two letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the signatories to the contact information below:

Sophie Desindes MD
Directrice du Département d'obstétrique et de gynécologie
Faculté de médecine et des sciences de la santé
Offre d'emploi no 07745
Université de Sherbrooke
3001, 12e Avenue Nord, Sherbrooke (Québec) J1H 5N4
Courriel : sophie.desindes@usherbrooke.ca