The University of Toronto (U of T) Department of Psychiatry is seeking applicants for the Cameron Wilson Chair in Depression Studies. The successful candidate must already hold, or be eligible for, a full-time clinical (MD) or status-only academic appointment with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, U of T, at the rank of Professor; Associate Professors will also be considered based on their experience and accomplishments. The term of the Chair position is 5 years with the opportunity for one 5-year renewal following a successful review. Applications will be accepted until April 26, 2024. Position start date is July 1, 2024 or a mutually agreed upon date.
U of T has one of the strongest research and teaching faculties in North America, and is consistently ranked as the top Canadian university in international rankings. The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), composed of the University and its eight fully affiliated institutes, is one of the world's largest, most productive academic health science centres. The successful candidate will be an experienced scientist with a strong record of independent research in depression and related fields, with evidence of productivity (i.e., peer reviewed publications and grants) and leadership in educating and mentoring students and junior faculty members. The ability to build partnership with a wide range of stakeholders and provide national and international leadership in the field of depression studies is essential.
Mental disorders are the leading cause of disability in the world and are among the most prevalent disorders of our time. As a University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry endowed research Chair, the Cameron Wilson Chair in Depression Studies will develop and lead research to prevent, diagnose and treat patients with depression. The Cameron Wilson Chair holder will also lead the Advisory Council of the Labatt Family Network for Research on the Biology of Depression. This Council includes internationally acclaimed scientists whose purpose is to guide the Labatt Family Network as a whole. Scientists from a wide variety of backgrounds, with a national or international reputation in their field, are encouraged to apply. We welcome applicants working in any field directly relevant to depression studies. The successful candidate must have a strong research focus and hold either an MD or a PhD in a relevant discipline with significant expertise in this area of research. If a practicing clinician, they must hold or be eligible for licensure in the province of Ontario. The candidate's excellence in research should be evidenced by collaborations and peer-reviewed publications in leading journals. A track record of collaborative science, productivity, excellence and leadership is essential. The Chair holder's remuneration will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Chair will be based at one of the eight fully-affiliated TAHSN hospitals and if the Chair holder is a clinician, they are expected to become a member of the hospital's academic practice plan and will be entitled to additional support for their clinical activities. Applications will be accepted until April 26, 2024. Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and contact information of three referees via email to:
Dr. Benoit H. Mulsant
Professor and Labatt Family Chair of the Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
c/o Rachel Delaney
Executive Assistant to the Chair, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto
[email protected]
For more information on the Department of Psychiatry please visit the website www.psychiatry.utoronto.ca
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