Position Overview Associate Professor/Professor – Krembil Chair in Neuroscience and Mental Health at the University of Toronto, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. This chair is held for a five‑year term, with the possibility of a second five‑year renewal.
Date Posted: 06/11/2026 | Closing Date: 09/08/2026 | Req ID: 48488
Faculty: Temerty Faculty of Medicine | Division: Psychiatry | Hospital Affiliation: Centre for Addiction & Mental Health and/or University Health Network | Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Responsibilities and Expectations
Advance transformative neuroscience research to deepen understanding of mental health and brain science, improving outcomes for individuals with mental disorders.
Build and foster interdisciplinary collaboration across neuroscience, psychiatry, psychology, engineering, data science, genetics, and related disciplines to accelerate discovery and translation.
Provide leadership in advancing approaches to prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, informing clinical practice, policy, and patient outcomes.
Lead and advance a comprehensive research program leveraging discoveries in neuroscience.
Mentor and cultivate the next generation of researchers in mental health and neuroscience.
Build and strengthen inclusive and collaborative national and international partnerships with a broad range of stakeholders.
Qualifications and Experience The successful candidate must currently hold or be eligible for a Full‑Time Clinical (MD) or Status‑Only (PhD)
academic appointment with the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the rank of Professor. Associate Professors may be considered based on experience and accomplishments. The candidate should be an internationally recognized scientist with a robust record of independent research in mental health and brain science, evidenced by collaborations, peer‑reviewed publications in leading journals, and a track record of collaborative science, productivity, and leadership.
If a practicing physician, the candidate must hold an MD, MBBS, or equivalent degree, be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and hold or be eligible for licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
The Chair will be based at one of the nine fully‑affiliated TAHSN hospitals. If the Chairholder is a practicing physician, they are expected to become a member of the hospital’s academic practice plan and will receive additional support for clinical activities.
Compensation Compensation will include a base salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, exceeding $200,000 CAD per annum,
and may depend on the amount of clinical work performed (estimated based on fee‑for‑service billing).
Application Instructions Interested and qualified candidates should submit a single PDF package including:
A cover letter (two pages maximum)
A current curriculum vitae
Names and contact information of three referees
Send via email to:
Dr. Simone Vigod, Labatt Family Chair, Department of Psychiatry, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto c/o Rachel Delaney, Faculty Engagement and Academic Affairs Officer, email:
[email protected]
Diversity Statement The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Accessibility Statement The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity. The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and provides accommodations as required. If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact
[email protected].
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📌 Associate Professor/Professor - Krembil Chair in Neuroscience and Mental Health (Toronto)
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