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The Department of Medicine, мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥/Nova Scotia Health Authority seeks applications for a full time PhD research scientist at the QEII Health Sciences Centre site.

The Department of Medicine Clinical Scientist position will develop and direct his/her own research program, as well as support research in the Department of Medicine by working with other research groups in the Department. This dynamic scientist with excellent interpersonal skills must be able to institute local, national and international collaborative multicentre and interdisciplinary research activities. (S)he must demonstrate evidence of outstanding research achievements (both national and international), excellence in project development, maintenance of successful partnerships and experience in the development of multi-disciplinary research.

The Clinical Scientist will have an appointment within the Department of Medicine at the Assistant or Associate Professor level, dependent upon qualifications and experience. This position is a combined Hospital/University five-year limited-term (renewable) position, provided the incumbent continues to show acceptable levels of research activity as assessed by regular reviews of productivity and impact. Candidates must hold a PhD in an area relevant to clinical health research.

Application period will close May 15, 2016 or until the position is filled. Please send curriculum vitae, a two-page description of your proposed research program, and arrange to have three letters of reference sent under separate cover directly to: Dr. John Hanly, c/o Kathryn Nelson, Department of Medicine, Room 450, Bethune Building, 1276 South Park Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada B3H 2Y9. Queries can be addressed to Dr. Hanly by email at kathryn.nelson@nshealth.ca

Halifax, located on the seacoast of Nova Scotia, and the largest city in Atlantic Canada, boasts a rich diversity of recreational, cultural and educational opportunities.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. мÓÆÂÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±Ö±²¥ is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from qualified Aboriginal people, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and all qualified candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.