Position Description

The Chair will conduct biorefining research, such as enzyme and molecular
probe design as well as proteomics as applied to biorefining, and should
have ample experience in bioinformatics and/or computational chemistry/biology.
The Research Chair will have the opportunity to interact with other scientists
at the Molecular Medicine Research Centre (MMRC) in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
The candidates expertise and approach will advance cellular and molecular
research for the conversion of biomass to energy, chemicals, pharmaceuticals,
and other high value products utilizing Lakehead Universitys and MMRCs high
performance computer modeling and imaging facilities. The Research Chair will
complement Lakehead Universitys Biorefining Research Initiative (BRI).
The goal of the BRI is to create a world-class centre of excellence dedicated
to developing transformative technologies and products from forest biomass.
This Chair is funded by the Shared Hierarchical Academic Research Computing
Network (SHARCNET) and the Molecular Medicing Reseach Centre (MMRC).

Qualifications

Prospective candidates should have a PhD in chemistry, biology, informatics
or other related discipline(s) and be scholars who have achieved or have
the potential to achieve national and international recognition in their
field with a demonstrated track record of research success. The successful
candidate will be given a tenure-track appointment with reduced teaching
responsibility, a startup package, and a competitive salary based on
qualifications and experience.

Application Requirements

Applicants should submit by post or e-mail a covering letter and curriculum
vitae. In addition, the candidate must include a statement of teaching
interests and the names of three references to:

Office of the Vice-President of Research
c/o Cheryl Jaspers, Lakehead University
955 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 5E1
e-mail: cjaspers]=[lakeheadu.ca

This position is available immediately. The posting will remain open until
the position is filled.

For full particulars on this opportunity, please visit:
http://www.lakeheadu.ca/EmploymentOpportunities or
http://research.lakeheadu.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and
permanent residents will be given priority.  

Lakehead University is a comprehensive university with nine faculties,
8,000 students, and 2,250 faculty and staff, with its main campus located
in Thunder Bay and a branch campus in Orillia, Ontario.

Lakehead University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.