Laurentian University Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research Research Director http://www.geog.uvic.ca/dept/cag/jobs.htm#L995
The Centre for Rural and Northern Health Research (CRaNHR) at Laurentian University is seeking an outstanding Research Director. The Centre is committed to improving health services and access to health care, particularly in rural and northern communities. Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a strong record of achievement in rural and northern health, population health or health services research as demonstrated by successful research grants and publications. Previous experience managing research projects and research teams is required. A Ph.D. is required along with undergraduate and graduate education in a health-related discipline. Experience working with Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis, Inuit) communities is an asset as is bilingualism (English/French). This is a tenure or tenure-track faculty position. The person selected will be appointed or cross-appointed at Laurentian University to an academic unit related to the candidates research expertise. Lakehead University. CRaNHR works in partnership with the healthcare community and the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. Its mandate is to conduct interdisciplinary research on population health, health workforce and healthcare issues, with a view to achieving a better understanding of health conditions, particularly in rural and northern areas. CRaNHR is one of very few research institutes in Canada with a focus on rural health issues. Working under the auspices of CRaNHR and with the support of CRaNHR research staff, investigators from various academic units at Laurentian University, including the Northern Ontario School of Medicine (NOSM), from the community, with other research centres across Ontario and also with other universities from across the north and the rest of Ontario conduct studies on the management, organization and effectiveness of rural or northern health services, as well as on the training, distribution and utilization of healthcare providers. Established in 1992, the research centre has conducted a large number of studies and published many articles on issues ranging from community-based healthcare to geographic variations in health status to mental health services. For further information on CRaNHR see : http://cranhr.laurentian.ca/ Applicants should provide a letter of intent clearly indicating which position they are applying for, a summary of research interests (including research program), a complete curriculum vitae, and at least three letters of references to: Robert Kerr Vice-President, Academic and Provost Laurentian University 935 Ramsey Lake Road Sudbury, ON P3E 2C6 or by e-mail to [email protected]. Laurentian University (LU) is located in Sudbury, Ontario, an attractive modern city offering unique culture, recreational, and educational opportunities. LU is a bilingual institution and an equal opportunity employer. It has a policy of passive bilingualism (English/French) as a condition of tenure. LU faculty members are part of LUFA (the Laurentian University Faculty Association). Information and the Collective Agreement can be found be found at www.lufapul.ca. More information on the University can be found at www.laurentian.ca. Applications will be reviewed commencing in January 2012 but will be accepted until the position is filled. _______________________________________________ CAGList mailing list [email protected] https://lists.uvic.ca/mailman/listinfo/caglist
