The Université de Montréal is one of the top three research universities in Canada. Applied and theoretical research in Biostatistics, Medical Genomics and Human Genetics is a particular strength of our Institution.
Bioinformatics training programs are offered by different Departments at the undergraduate, M.Sc., and Ph.D. contributing to the collaborative approach of our environment.
The Department of Medicine and the University-affiliated Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) solicit candidates who will be part of our institutional network in biostatistics, genomics and genetics. We are seeking candidates with a strong research program in statistical genetics and/or other quantitative approaches to interrogate highthroughput data sources to understand complex genetic problems related to human disease. She/he will have a
Ph.D. in quantitative genetics, statistics, biomathematics, bioinformatics or a related area, have undertaken postdoctoral training in medical genomics and genetic epidemiology, and have established a strong publication record and a clear demonstrated potential for independent research. The successful candidate will be expected to establish an independent research program in statistical genetics, genetic epidemiology, and related disciplines in collaboration with different clinical, epidemiological and genomics research groups at the Université de
Montréal and the Montreal Heart Institute, as well as with other groups nationally and internationally.
The language of teaching at the Université de Montréal is French; language training is offered to non-French speakers who will be required to be sufficiently proficient to teach in French after a period of three years.
The Université de Montréal offers competitive salary and benefits packages according to the collective agreement. The starting date is open. Applications will be accepted until November 1 st 2015 and will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.
Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, complete CV, research plan and the contact information for three referees, in electronic format, to the Search Committee:
Dr. Jean-Claude Tardif, Director
Montreal Heart Institute Research Centre
5000, Bélanger Street
Montreal, Québec, H1T 1C8, Canada
Email: jean-claude.tardif@icm-mhi.org
The full text of the ad can be found at: http://www.icm-mhi.org
http://www.med.umontreal.ca
The full text of the ad can be found at http://www.icm-mhi.org
http://www.med.umontreal.ca
Program for the equal access to employment
The University of Montreal is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
All qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.