| Scientific Director Institute of Cancer Research Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) |
Scientific Director Institute of Population & Public Health Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) |
| The CIHR Institute of Cancer Research fosters research based on internationally accepted standards of excellence, which bear on preventing and treating cancer, and improving the health and quality of life of cancer patients. | The Institute of Population and Public Health supports research into the complex interactions, which determine health, and its application to improve the health of individuals, communities and global populations. |
As the leader of a CIHR Institute, in collaboration with the Institute Advisory Board, the Scientific Director will foster:
Your proven ability to develop and maintain effective and creative partnerships will contribute substantially to the success of the Institute and will increase support for research. Your enterprising efforts will build new bridges, accelerating the translation of research results into improved health for Canadians and the global community, and a strengthened Canadian health care system. Your commitment to health research will ensure that you provide continuity in the management of strategic research initiatives including the final evaluation of programs initiated in previous years.
In addition, as an integral part of CIHR's senior executive team, you will work closely with the President, fellow Scientific Directors and other CIHR executives, on all matters affecting the policies, functions and direction of CIHR, particularly Canada's health research agenda.
The initial appointment is for a five-year term, with the possibility of an extension up to two years.
Continuation of an independent research program is highly encouraged and recognized as a legitimate component of the Scientific Director Accountability Profile.
The successful candidate must be, or must become, affiliated with a recognized Canadian university.
It is expected that the Scientific Director will remain at his/her current location. Arrangements will be negotiated with the host institution.
The successful applicant will have a Ph.D. or equivalent in a discipline directly relevant to the Institute's mandate (for example: epidemiology; social sciences applied to health; public-health economics, etc.), from a recognized university. (S)he will be recognized internationally as an outstanding health researcher. Experience in research team leadership, management, and partnership/collaboration development is required. The role of Scientific Director demands knowledge of the health research community, and a broad understanding of health research issues, relating to the Institute's field of expertise. Knowledge of the relative strengths, gaps and opportunities in relevant Canadian and international health research communities is also important to this position. Applicants should be Canadian citizens or landed immigrants. Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.
Applications must be received by November 16, 2007.
CIHR was established in 2000 with the objective to excel, according to internationally accepted standards of scientific excellence, in the creation of new knowledge and its translation into improved health for Canadians, more effective health services and products and a strengthened Canadian health care system. Its vision is to position Canada as a world leader in the creation and use of knowledge through health research that benefits Canadians and the global community. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to more than 11,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Kim Leblanc, Manager, Human Resources
160 Elgin Street, 9th Floor
Address Locator 4809A
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0W9
Email: hr-rh@cihr-irsc.gc.ca
Telephone: 613-941-0687
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