Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Concussion Treatment

The University of Calgary invites applications from established researchers for a CIHR-funded Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in concussion treatment. The tenured appointment links the Department of Psychology with the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute.

The position

A continuing, tenured appointment at Associate or Full Professor rank in the Department of Psychology, associated with the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute. The Canada Research Chair runs seven years and can be renewed once. The expected start date is September 1, 2027.

The workload for the term of the Chair is set at about 75% research, 10% teaching and 15% service, with a substantial startup package. The Chair holder will join the university's Integrated Concussion Research Program, contribute to the strategic direction of the new University of Calgary Concussion Research Centre, and undertake teaching and supervision, including at the graduate level.

Research focus

The research program must centre on concussion treatment, at the intersection of translational brain health science and transdisciplinary inquiry. It may address any age group, any mechanism of injury, including sport, falls or intimate partner violence, and any interval following injury.

Qualifications

• A PhD in psychology, such as clinical psychology or neuropsychology, or a related field such as kinesiology, rehabilitation, neuroscience or public health
• An established, externally funded research program and international recognition as a leader in the field
• Evidence of sustained, original and impactful research, and of excellence in teaching and supervision

Evaluation criteria

Candidates are evaluated principally on publications, a teaching and supervision dossier, awards and external research funding. Interdisciplinary work, knowledge mobilization, community engagement, service and commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility are also considered. The impact of career interruptions is taken into account.

Application procedure

Applications are submitted online through UCalgary Careers, which accepts a maximum of four attachments. The following materials are required:

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of research interests and main contributions, up to 2 pages
• Teaching and supervision dossier, up to 10 pages excluding appendices
• Equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility statement, up to 1 page

Terms and eligibility

Salary and other terms follow the faculty association's collective agreement. Canadian citizens and permanent residents receive priority, and applicants are required to declare their status.

Application deadline

Applications should be received by January 4, 2027, on which date the selection committee will commence its review.

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