Position number: 38035

Term

Department of Pediatrics and Child Health

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Posting start date: October 16, 2026

Advertised until: November 15, 2026 or until filled

Full-time:

No

Permanent

No

Start date

September 1, 2027 - September 1, 2034

For more information please contact: Melissa Ilagan - [email protected].

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS), University of Manitoba (UM) invites applications for a Canada Research Chair Tier 1 clinician-scientist in Pediatric Translational Research and Clinical Outcomes.

The Canadian Research Chair (CRC) program was established by the government of Canada to enable Canadian universities foster research excellence. Tier 1 Chairs are valued at $200,000 per year for 7 years with an option to renew once. With this Chair, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences intends to build on the University of Manitoba strategic priority to build capacity for clinician-scientists in translational Child Health research and contribute towards the University's effort in meeting and sustaining its current equity and diversity targets.

In response, the RFHS has strategically developed the following call for a Tier 1 CRC in Pediatric Translational Research and Clinical Outcomes to be housed within the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health.

Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Pediatric Translational Research and Clinical Outcomes, will be appointed as a Geographical Full-time at the academic rank of Associate Professor or Professor within the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Max Rady College of Medicine at the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences University of Manitoba. The salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience, but it is expected that the successful candidate will attain the rank of Professor within two years.

Established in 1920, the Department of Pediatrics and Child Health has a strong tradition of service to Manitoba, providing care, training future pediatricians and researching children's medicine to improve patient outcomes. The Department of Pediatrics and Child Health is based at Health Sciences Center (HSC)-Winnipeg Children's Hospital, and serves the infants, children and adolescents of Manitoba, Nunavut, and Northwestern Ontario. Our focus is on providing equitable health care to the children that we serve, including First Nations, Red River Métis and Inuit peoples.

We are an academic pediatric hospital affiliated with the Rady College of Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Manitoba, and Children's Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM). As an active pediatric research facility, our researchers receive national and international support to address the important health issues faced by children and adolescents. Our research training programs ensure that future researchers receive the support and education to continue solving Manitoba's pediatric health problems.

CHRIM is the research division of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Manitoba. At the Institute, more than 300 world-class pediatric medical researchers, technical staff, students, and support staff are involved in nearly $22 million of research and clinical trial activity each year. CHRIM is the first research facility dedicated exclusively to pediatric research in the prairie provinces.

CHRIM brings together top researchers from a variety of health disciplines who share a common goal of improving the health of children and youth. By including a wide range of disciplines, CHRIM has the unique ability to look at the overall picture of pediatric health – not just one area. The Institute fosters a cooperative and innovative research environment, offering hope to children and their families as researchers work towards medical breakthroughs and cures for childhood illness.

Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will establish and lead an original, innovative, extramurally funded research program within a cooperative team environment. The candidate must hold an active clinical practice but will have a minimum of 75% protected research time. It is expected that the Chair will work collaboratively with researchers across the University of Manitoba and beyond, to generate and facilitate the use of research knowledge to improve/advance the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences strategic priority in inter-disciplinary and collaborative scholarship that is highly competitive and impactful within its broader strategy to creating knowledge that matters as it pertains to the University of Manitoba's Strategic Research Plan.





The Chair is expected to mentor trainees, including graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and residents in pediatric translational and clinical outcomes research. The Chair will also contribute to undergraduate, graduate, and medical education through teaching and will be expected to participate in academic service activities within the university.

Qualifications:

Applicants must

- hold a Medical Doctor degree with Fellowship certification in Pediatrics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) or equivalent as well as completed research training (graduate or equivalent) in Pediatric Translational Research and Clinical Outcomes.
- currently have an active clinical practice with 60-75% protected research time.
- be an outstanding and innovative world-class clinician-scientist whose accomplishments have made a major impact in the field of Pediatric Translational Research and Clinical Outcomes.
- be recognized internationally as leaders in the field of Pediatric Translational Research and Clinical Outcomes, with a solid record of scholarly activities, and the ability to secure competitive, extramural research funding.
- have a superior record of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows and, as chairholders, be expected to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers.
- propose an original, innovative research program of highest quality.
- have demonstrated experience in teaching a diverse student body at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.
- also have knowledge of and demonstrated a commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.

A Tier 1 CRC Nomination will be submitted soon after a successful candidate has been selected. The chairs are awarded by the Tri-Agency Institutional Programs Secretariat after a rigorous evaluation, and the decision is expected by September 2027, with the appointment starting thereafter on a date mutually agreed to. The appointment will be conditional upon receiving a Canada Research Chair award. The Canada Research Chairs website provides full program information including details on eligibility criteria.

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews).

Application Deadline: A review of applications will begin on November 19, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.

Application materials should include:

- a cover letter (3 page maximum) outlining the candidate’s qualifications and how they fulfill the above-listed qualifications
- a curriculum vitae (NIH Biosketch Format)
- a**statement outlining the innovative and original proposed five-year research program envisioned for the Tier 1 chair and its potential to attract funding, contribute to student training and other impacts on the broader community (5 page maximum)
- a personal statement (2 page maximum) that documents the candidate’s experience in and approach to training and mentoring diverse students and the candidate’s teaching philosophy and involvement in professional and community service
- an Equity, Access and Participation statement (1 page maximum) addressing the candidate's strengths,



experiences and plans to promote and further develop Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in their research and within the academic community
- the names and contact information of three referees

Applicants must submit their application for consideration through the University of Manitoba Careers Portal by searching for Requisition #50759 (Tier 1 Canada Research Chair). When applying through the UM Careers portal, applicants should upload their cover letter separately, their curriculum vitae separately, then combine their research plan, personal statement and Equity, Access and Participation statement and a list of three referees into a single PDF and upload it under “Additional Documentation.” If you experience any difficulties accessing UM Careers, please contact Melissa Ilagan, [email protected].

The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain the impact of any such interruption(s) in their submission. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.

The CRC Nomination Selection Committee will receive equity training that includes instruction on how to recognize and combat unconscious, implicit, overt, prejudicial and other kinds of bias.

The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual orientations and genders and others who may contribute to the further diversification of excellence and expertise. If candidates require more information on the RFHS equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility (EDIA) commitments, please contact Dr.

Marcia

Anderson, Vice Dean, Indigenous, Social Justice and Anti-Racism.

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

The City of Winnipeg, located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 850,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire.

Additional information:

The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global. Discover outstanding employee benefits, experience world-class facilities and join a dynamic community that values reconciliation, sustainability, diversity, and inclusion. We are one of Manitoba’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers. At the University of Manitoba, what inspires you can change everything.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

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