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CANADA Impact+ research CHAIR (CI+RC) On THE MEASUREMENT OF HEALTH INEQUALITIES AT WORK

Posted on: February 27^td, 2026

Closing date: March 30^th, 2026

Université Laval, one of the largest universities in Canada, is the oldest French language institution of higher education in the Americas and one of the oldest universities in Canada. For more than 30 years, researchers at Laval University have developed a research program on the links between psychosocial risk factors at work and various health outcomes, including cardiovascular diseases, and have highlighted significant health inequalities. This program is built around a large cohort of white collar workers in the Québec City region, the PROQ cohort, which is internationally recognized for its quality and the rigor with which it was recruited and followed. This recognition reflects the forward thinking vision of its researchers, the recruitment of highly qualified researchers, and the development of essential research infrastructures. The holder of the Impact+ Canada Research Chair will join a high performing group of researchers in epidemiology, biostatistics, and clinical sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and the CHU de Québec Research Center, the largest French language research center in North America.

We are seeking applications from world renowned epidemiologists, holders of a PhD, whose work has had a major societal impact in their field and who are recognized globally as leaders in measuring health inequalities at work. The selected candidate will have access to state of the art facilities at the CHU de Québec Research Center, a dynamic work environment where collaboration among researchers in epidemiology, cardiology, mental health, pain, and biostatistics, among others, is strongly encouraged. The candidate selected by the evaluation committee must successfully complete an internal selection process at Laval University, as well as the national selection for the Impact+ Canada Research Chairs competition. For more information on the program and eligibility criteria, please visit the Canada Impact+ Research Chairs website.

The successful candidate will receive:
 

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Statement

Université Laval rejects all forms of discrimination, promotes excellence in research and research training, and guarantees equal opportunity for all candidates. We support the principle that excellence and equity are compatible and complementary. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized people, visible minorities, women, Indigenous Peoples (in Canada), people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, 2SLGBTQ+ communities, and all qualified individuals with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

By choosing Université Laval, you will benefit from the following integration measures:
 

Career Interruption and Special Circumstances

Université Laval acknowledges that career interruption and special circumstances (e.g., maternity or parental leave, leave for prolonged illness, clinical training, care for a family member, the COVID-19 pandemic) as well as a disability may influence productivity and contributions in research. Applicants are invited to explain, as appropriate and if they wish so, these effects, so that they are considered in the assessment of their applications.

Accommodation

In complete confidentiality, accommodation can be offered to candidates according to their needs in this competition, including accessibility. If you need accommodation, we invite you to contact the equity officer using contact information below:

Marie-José Naud
Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research
marie-jose.naud@vrr.ulaval.ca

Job Description

The Chairholder will be responsible for developing an interdisciplinary, collaborative, and integrated research program aimed at designing and validating measures of occupational risks, as well as the related intervention approaches, in order to reduce work-related health inequalities. To achieve this, the Chairholder will commit to supporting the implementation and dissemination of integrated therapeutic and preventive interventions based on evidence. The Chair will also engage in knowledge translation activities to demystify complementary medical approaches for health professionals and the general public.

To meet this objective, the Chair will ensure the creation of an inclusive research training environment (graduate and postdoctoral studies) that promotes excellence and best practices in research.

Requirements

Applicants must meet the CI+RC eligibility requirements. They must be full professors or associate professors who will attain full professorship within one or two years following the nomination.  Applicants from outside academia must have the necessary qualifications to be nominated at these levels.

Université Laval requires that applicants hold a Ph.D. in epidemiology or public health or in a discipline relevant to the research focus of the Chair. They must demonstrate relevant scientific expertise and substantial experience in occupational health, with proven excellence in securing research funding and producing internationally recognized publications. Candidates must show a strong ability to conduct independent, original, and transdisciplinary research in collaboration with diverse partners.

Submission of Applications

The recruitment process for the Impact + Research Chair uses a two steps procedure in which interested candidates must first apply to the open position at the University. The candidate will be evaluated at the Faculty of Medicine level and then by the Vice Rectorate for Research, Creation and Innovation. The candidates selected at the end of this first stage proceeds to the second stage, during which they will work jointly with the University to prepare an application for the federal government’s funding program. Laval University will provide substantial institutional support for the preparation and development of the application. The appointment of the holder of an Impact + Chair is contingent upon the awarding of an Impact + Chair by the TriAgency Institutional Programs Secretariat.

The full application package must be sent to vdri@ulaval.ca and includes:
 

Competition Stages and Evaluation Criteria 

1. Competition Stages and Submission Deadlines (Intake 2 of the CI+CR competition)

2. Evaluation #1

A department‑level evaluation committee selects a candidate based on their academic and training record; their experience in multidisciplinary research and leadership skills; their demonstrated expertise in occupational health evaluation; their research proposal and potential for internal interactions and external collaborations.

The Nomination Committee is composed of professors. In addition, an institutional equity officer will participate in the meetings to ensure compliance with the evaluation process. All committee members receive clear instructions regarding their role, the expected definition of excellence, and the impact of career interruptions and slowdowns on the assessment of candidates. Members must also complete training on unconscious bias and peer review.

3. Evaluation #2 at Vice-President Research (VPR) Office

The application of the selected candidate will be sent to the VPR Office for a final internal selection according to the selection criteria of the CI+RC Program.

Starting Date : up to 12 months following the Program results announcement.
 

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