The Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba invites applications for two full-time tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics beginning September 1, 2010 or as soon thereafter as possible.  The appointment will be at a rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Faculty in the department maintain well funded molecular and whole animal pharmacological research programs centered on diseases of endocrine, renal, cardiovascular and nervous systems. Neuropharmacology and cardiovascular pharmacology are the major focus of the current recruitment and are strengths of the department. One candidate will be recruited through the department to the newly established Neuroscience Research Program (Position #11515). The other candidate will be recruited through the department to the established Regenerative Medicine Research Program (Position #11463). This is an exceptional opportunity for qualified individuals to contribute to the ongoing success of the Faculty of Medicine and to create a new level of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in a department with complementary and diverse skills.

The University of Manitoba, Faculty of Medicine is a major centre of medical education and research linked to sister institutions throughout Canada and the world. It offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs embracing basic biomedical sciences, clinical medicine and population health. The Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics has a rich history of research and graduate education in pharmacology and is committed to providing high quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and professionally in the Faculties of Medicine, Pharmacy and Sciences, and in community outreach. Through its close relationships with clinical departments, the Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics offers an outstanding opportunity to work with clinical members of the Faculty.

The ideal candidates will have a PhD and/or MD with strong demonstrated experience in Neuroscience Research (Position #11515) or Cardiovascular Stem Cell Research (Position #11463). The new recruits are expected to teach and develop a rigorous and independently funded research program within the department. Candidates are also expected to develop strong collaborations in translational research with clinical departments.

The University of Manitoba encourages applications from qualified women and men, including members of visible minorities, Aboriginal peoples and persons with disabilities. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.  Please note that curriculum vitas may be provided to participating members of the search process.  Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Applications will be accepted until August 30, 2010 or until the positions have been filled.

Candidates are encouraged to forward a CV, a letter of introduction and the names of three referees in confidence, to:

Dr. Grant Hatch
Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Faculty of Medicine
University of Manitoba
A307 Chown Building
753 McDermot Avenue
Winnipeg, MB. R3E 0W3
Tel: 204 789 3405
Fax: 204 789 3932