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The Molecular Medicine Research Centre is a newly created
research centre located in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. The
MMRC is a partnership consisting of the Thunder Bay Regional
Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC), Sunnybrook Health Sciences
Centre (SHSC), and Lakehead University, with active involvement
of Philips Medical Systems. As a newly developed facility
and initiative with more than $50 million in initial funding,
MMRC will combine world-class researchers, state-of-the art
facilities, training of high quality personnel, and leading-edge
research programs.
In addition to the imminent plans to house a cyclotron on-site,
all capital equipment will be provided based on individual
researcher needs and in alignment with the research roadmap
for MMRC. Corresponding funding is readily available.
Position Summary:
The Career Scientist and Clinician Scientist positions offer
both world renowned researchers and high potential research
talent with an outstanding opportunity to expand their molecular
medicine research (in cancer, cardiac and neuroscience) in
an innovative, collaborative environment involving public
and private interests, as well as offer a great opportunity
for commercialization. Imaging will be an early focus of MMRC
with projects including, but not limited to HIFU, MR Sim,
X-Ray Flat Panels, SPECT/CT, and PET/CT. Cross appointments
at Lakehead University and the Northern Ontario School of
Medicine (NOSM) may also be available for suitably qualified
candidates.
Qualifications:
Minimum candidate qualifications include a PhD with at least
3 years of post-doctoral experience in molecular medicine
or a related field. Requirements also include demonstrated
achievement in research recognized by the international scientific
community, along with proven analytical, statistical and methodological
skills required to identify, conduct, supervise, and assess
research activities. Outstanding oral and written communication
skills are essential.
For inquiries, or to be considered for this position please
submit your curriculum vitae with cover letter to:
Dr. John Rowlands - MMRC Founding Scientific Director
C/O:
Janet Northan,
Director, Cancer Research, Innovation and Planning
Regional Cancer Care, Rm 2203
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
980 Oliver Rd.
Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 6V4
Phone: (807) 684-7217
Fax: (807) 684-5800
Email: northaja@tbh.net
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