Canada Research Chair CIHR Tier 2 Chance

in Molecular Imaging

Posting Date: April 10, 2026

Deadline: Review of applications will begin June 1, 2026

Reference #: SES-2027-28-01

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 (with required materials outlined below), 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

The expected compensation range for this position is:

- Associate Professor: $120,496 – $170,496

Salary will be determined in accordance with the Lakehead University Faculty Association (LUFA)



Collective Agreement and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

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.

However, 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 the provisions of the Lakehead University Faculty Association Collective Agreement . For the duration of the CRC, the CRC will be given a reduced teaching l

📌 CIHR Tier 2 CRC in Molecular Imaging (Northeastern Ontario)
🏢 Lakehead University
📍 Northeastern Ontario