Canada Research Chair CIHR Tier 2 Opportunity in Molecular Imaging Deadline: Review of applications will begin June 1, 2026 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 is one who can contribute to the development of advanced molecular imaging techniques, as well as 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 and is 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 rank commensurate with experience, with an anticipated start date commencing 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. The Chair will also add to the continuing development of research excellence in the Department of Physics within the University. Candidates are also expected to demonstrate a strong record of service to the research community (e.g., service on peer review committees, advisory committees), and a demonstrated record of working with and mentoring students, trainees, and research personnel. Evidence of excellence in teaching will be assessed through teaching accomplishments, a teaching dossier that can be submitted as part of the application, as well as strong letters of reference. Nominees to the CRC Program will develop and implement a plan for establishing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive research and training environment that promotes co‑creation with partners from all sectors (academic, public, private, not‑for‑profit and philanthropic), in order to increase research knowledge mobilization and translation for the benefit of all Canadians. In addition, Lakehead University requires that applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Physics or a related area. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing research strengths. Compensation Associate Professor: $120,496 – $170,496 Assistant Professor: $88,094 – $133,223 CRC Eligibility Tier 2 CRCs are for exceptional emerging researchers, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. Candidates for Tier 2 Chair positions must meet all the requirements for Tier 2 CRCs and be eligible for assistant or associate professor positions. Tier 2 CRCs normally are not more than 10 years from commencing their first independent academic research‑related appointment at the time of submitting the nomination to the CRC Secretariat. Lakehead University may nominate a professor or a researcher who is more than 10 years from their first independent academic research‑related appointment if the candidate has experienced career interruptions based on the categories outlined here. Lakehead University will seek CRC eligibility approval for shortlisted candidates only. Please note that the CRC Program imposes no restrictions on nominees concerning nationality or country of residence. Successful candidates will: be excellent emerging world‑class researchers who have demonstrated research creativity; have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their fields in the next five to ten years; as chairholders, have the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students, and future researchers; and be proposing an original, innovative research program in molecular imaging that is of the highest quality. CRCs at Lakehead University are appointed and governed by provisions of the Lakehead University Faculty Association Collective Agreement. For the duration of the CRC, the CRC will be given a reduced teaching load in order to dedicate the majority of their time to research, be provided with a start‑up grant, CFI‑JELF Infrastructure Grant, an annual research grant, and research space appropriate for the proposed CRC’s program of research. Equity Statement Lakehead University has an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan with a goal to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as measured by increasing representation of under‑represented groups among applicants, candidates and hires. We encourage candidates to self‑identify if you are from an under‑represented group, and prefer candidates with the knowledge, competencies and relationships derived from lived experience. Experience working with Indigenous or racialized communities, and/or members of other equity‑deserving groups is a strong asset. A lived experience or worked experience of any of these issues is preferred. Lakehead University recognizes that alternative career paths and/or career interruptions (e.g., maternity leave, parental leave, leave due to illness, leaves due to caring for family members, or slowdowns due to chronic illness or disability) can impact research achievements and commits to ensuring that leaves are taken into careful consideration in the assessment of the candidate. Candidates are encouraged to highlight how alternative paths and/or interruptions have impacted their research in their application. Lakehead also recognizes the value of mentoring and research training, outreach, professional service, community‑based research, other forms of scholarly expression, and/or research outputs; demonstrated experience in increasing diversity in the previous institutional environment, and in curriculum, is also an asset. Lakehead University recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leaves, slowdowns due to illness or disability, etc.) can have on a nominee’s record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the review and assessment of application materials. Lakehead University is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals including women, racialized persons, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and other equity‑seeking groups. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Lakehead University is committed to supporting an accessible environment. Applicants requiring accommodation during the interview process should contact Katherine Mends at the Office of Human Resources at ext. 8334 or to make appropriate arrangements. #J-18808-Ljbffr