Canada Research Chair CIHR Tier 2 Opportunity in Molecular Imaging Reference #: SES- The Department of Physics in the Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies at Lakehead University invites applications for a CIHR Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Molecular Imaging. The ideal candidate can contribute to the development of advanced molecular imaging techniques and their translation into clinical practice, with an emphasis on nuclear medicine for cancer, neurology, and other disease areas. Researchers with interests in translational research on innovative nuclear medicine imaging technologies, including organ-targeted and hybrid approaches, as well as advanced methods for image acquisition and reconstruction, are particularly encouraged to apply. The CRC position is for five (5) years, renewable once, and subject to approval by the Tri-Agency Institutional Programs (TIPs) Secretariat. The successful applicant will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, with a rank commensurate with experience and an anticipated start date within four to six months following notice of approval. Tier 2 CRCs are intended for outstanding and innovative emerging researchers whose accomplishments have made a major impact in their fields and are recognized as leaders in their fields. By combining discovery and translational research, the Chair will increase the research capacity and training opportunities at Lakehead University. Candidates are expected to demonstrate a strong record of service to the research community (e.g., service on peer review committees, advisory committees), a record of mentoring students, trainees, and research personnel, and evidence of excellence in teaching. CRC Eligibility Tiers 2 CRCs are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. Candidates must be eligible for assistant or associate professor positions and must be no more than 10 years from commencing their first independent academic research‑related appointment at the time of nomination. Candidates more than 10 years from first independent appointment may be considered if they have experienced career interruptions. Compensation Associate Professor: $120,496 – $170,496 Assistant Professor: $88,094 – $133,223 Salary will be determined in accordance with the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA) Collective Agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Successful candidates will propose an original, innovative research program in molecular imaging of the highest quality and will be expected to attract, develop, and retain excellent trainees and future researchers. CRCs receive a reduced teaching load, a start‑up grant, annual research grant, and research space appropriate for the proposed CRC program. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Action Plan with the goal of recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce. We encourage candidates to self‑identify if they are from an under‑represented group and provide a preference for candidates with lived experience or expertise in working with Indigenous, racialized, or other equity‑deserving communities. The university also recognises career interruptions such as maternity and parental leave, illness, and caring responsibilities, and will consider these factors carefully in the assessment of candidates. Applicants are encouraged to highlight how such interruptions have impacted their research in their application. #J-18808-Ljbffr