Faculty Positions in Biostatistics and Epidemiology

Position Numbers 09686, 09687, 09688, 09689, GY771.

Department of Community Health Sciences Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba

The Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine is actively seeking outstanding faculty and invites applications for 4 new full-time tenure-track faculty positions and one current tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor rank to enhance teaching and research capacity in health services and the health of populations, with an anticipated starting date of September 1, 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter.

T ere are 2 new positions in Biostatistics (Position #09686 and Position #09687) at the Assistant Professor rank. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in Biostatistics or Applied Statistics with some experience in consulting with academic faculty. Physician candidates (MD/PhD) may elect to enter into a geographic full-time (GFT) agreement. One candidate may fulfill the role of Director, Biostatistical Consulting Unit and should demonstrate an interest in and skills for a leadership role. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

There are 2 new tenure-track faculty positions in Epidemiology (Position #09688 and #09689) at the Assistant Professor rank. Preference will be given to candidates who hold a doctoral degree (PhD) in epidemiology with an interest in clinical epidemiology, applied public health, population health, health services and/or global public health. Physician candidates (MD/PhD) may elect to enter into a geographic full-time (GFT) agreement.

The Manitoba Centre for Health Policy (MCHP), Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is recruiting for a full-time tenure track position at the Assistant Professor rank (Position GY771). Candidate should have advanced research training (PhD) in social or health services; skills in working with large health datasets and administrative data; and research interests aligned with the mission of the Centre.

Faculty members appointed to these positions will be expected to: (1) develop an independent research program; (2) collaborate with clinical scientists to develop strategic research programs; (3) teach at the graduate and undergraduate level; and (4) develop active partnerships with external agencies such as Manitoba Health and Healthy Living, Public Health Agency of Canada and Regional Health Authorities. Excellent skills in communication and interdisciplinary work are important.

The Department of CHS includes academics, clinicians and public health practitioners working in areas of education, service, and research related to health services, the health of populations, societal and cultural dimensions of health, environment and health, and global public health. This integrated and multidisciplinary approach brings together researchers, health professionals and policy-makers from a variety of provincial, national and international organizations. The Department has a longstanding commitment to working with First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.

MCHP is a research centre of excellence that conducts world class population-based research on health services, population and public health, and the social determinants of health. MCHP develops and maintains the comprehensive population-based data repository on behalf of the Province of Manitoba for use by the local, national and international research community. MCHP promotes a collaborative environment to create, disseminate and apply its research.

T e University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Learn more about the University of Manitoba at http://www.umanitoba.ca.

Interested candidates are asked to submit a cover letter describing their research and teaching interests, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier, and names of three referees. Applications should be directed to:

Dr. Sharon Macdonald, Acting Department Head, Department of Community Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba, S113-750 Bannatyne Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0W3, Email: smacdona@cc.umanitoba.ca.

Closing Date: August 1, 2009 and will continue until positions are filled.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of “The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy” (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitas may be provided to participating members of the search process.