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Position Description
The McGill University Department of Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Division of Clinical Epidemiology invites applications for a full-time position as a CAS Biostatistician with specialization in Clinical Trials at the rank of Assistant Professor (Research). This is a position within the Contract Academic Staff and does not confer eligibility for tenure.
McGill University is one of Canada’s premier universities, and the Department of Medicine is a leader in academic medicine with over 480 full-time faculty members across 15 Divisions. The department’s educational and research missions support world class clinical and translational research across our main teaching hospitals: the McGill University Health Centre, the Jewish General Hospital and St- Mary’s Hospital. We host a Graduate Program in Clinical and Translational Research that seeks to develop leading clinician scientists and PhD scientists. The Graduate Program currently has two streams (Experimental Medicine and Digital Innovation) with an upcoming third stream in Clinical Research.
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is home to McGill faculty whose research programs are primarily based at the McGill University Health Centre. A shared priority of the RI-MUHC and the McGill Department of Medicine is to increase the number of high-quality, high-impact randomized controlled trials.
Job Duties
As a McGill CAS Research faculty member of the Department of Medicine (DOM), the successful candidate will be expected to focus on two spheres of academic activity: 1- Research and 2- Teaching.
1- Research
The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent research program in the area of trial methods. They will also collaborate with other PIs by providing high-level methodological expertise for the design/conduct of clinical trials, especially novel designs (e.g. platform trials). They will be expected to advise on trial design across a diverse range of studies encompassing both early and late phase clinical trials and a variety of interventions across several disease states and provide statistical guidance for data analysis and reporting. Expertise in novel trial design and platform trials will be particularly relevant. The successful candidate will become an integral member of the clinical trialist community and facilitate pan-Canadian collaborations on best practices in clinical trials and increase methodologic capacity for clinical trials at McGill.
2- Teaching
In tandem with their research activities, the incumbent will supervise graduate trainees in the Department of Medicine’s Graduate Program in Clinical and Translational Research. They will also be expected to provide formal didactic teaching to graduate and clinical trainees enrolled in the Master’s and PhD programs of the Department of Medicine.
The successful candidate will also be expected to be actively involved in relevant aspects if McGill’s academic mission (e.g., research, teaching, supervision of students and residents, and involvement in academic and administrative committees).
McGill faculty members are expected to contribute to service activities within their units, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion is also expected.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Candidates must have:
A PhD in biostatistics, statistics, epidemiology, or a closely related field;
Relevant research experience in the development and application of methods for clinical research and large complex health-related data, particularly in the context of novel clinical trials;
A track record of research productivity as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, the potential to develop an internationally recognized independent research program, a demonstrated ability to obtain grants for his/her own research, and to contribute to the building of successful research programs;
A track record of successful and synergistic collaboration with clinicians and PhD scientists in health research;
A demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching in the fields of biostatistics;
Fluency in English is essential; a working knowledge of French, or a commitment to acquiring it within a few years of appointment is preferred.
Note: For more information about the eligibility for promotion and reappointment, please consult the following link: https://www.mcgill.ca/apo/academic-life-cycle/contract-academic-staff-cas/ranked-cas
Faculty/Department/Unit: Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Department of Medicine, Division of Clinical Epidemiology
Employee Type: Contract Academic Staff ('Academic Contractual')
Rank: Assistant Professor
Salary: Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience
Job Status: Full-time
Posting Period: Please submit your application within 30 days of date of posting
The following supporting documents are required:
Cover letter and curriculum vitae;
Statement of research interests and goals;
Statement of teaching philosophy;
Names and contact information of three referees.
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McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.
At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.
McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.
McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.