Physics

- Science & Environ Studies
- Thunder Bay, Orillia, Barrie STEM Hub
- Full-time
- Permanent

Overview : Canada Research Chair NSERC Tier 2 Opportunity

in Molecular Imaging

Posting Date: April 10, 2026

Reference #: SES-2027-28-01

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.

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.

Compensation : The expected compensation range for this position is:

- 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.

CRC Eligibility : Please note that the CRC Program imposes no restrictions on nominees concerning nationality or country of residence.

- 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 quantum technologies 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 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.

Why Lakehead : For 60 years, students and researchers have come to Lakehead University to succeed and discover what’s next. Lakehead University is advancing research, scholarly and creative work; providing transformative learning experiences that position graduates for success; and finding solutions to society’s biggest challenges through academic programming, research and collaboration. Lakehead University is recognized as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities in its category for the last decade (Research Info$ource). Lakehead University’s achievements have been recognized nationally and internationally, including being the highest ranked university in the world with fewer than 9,000 students for its global impact according to the Times Higher Education (THE)



Impact Rankings. Lakehead placed in the top 70 in the world based on our efforts in advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), reflecting the University’s commitment to social, cultural and environmental sustainability, and positive health and well-being. For the fourth year in a row, THE World University Rankings (2023) ranks Lakehead in the top 800 globally out of more than 1,600 participating institutions from 99 countries. Aligned with our Strategic Plan, Research Plan, CRC Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, and Institutional EDI Action Plan, we are actively recruiting outstanding scholars to enhance and grow our research and innovation capacity. Situated in the diverse and multicultural communities of Thunder Bay and Orillia, our unique campuses and their locations inspire us to discover and innovate in exciting and non-traditional ways.

Lakehead University and our Community : The Faculty and Department of Physics : The Faculty of Science and Environmental Studies at Lakehead University hosts the Department of Physics along with 10 other departments. Within the Faculty, the Department of

Physics is highly research-active, with faculty working in experiment and theory in the broad areas of condensed matter and optical physics, including imaging and related materials, optical sensing, surface science, quantum optics and soft matter physics. The department offers an MSc program in Physics. Supervision of PhD students is done through the Chemistry and Material Science or the Biotechnology PhD programs within the Faculty of Science of Environmental Studies.

Lakehead University has several centralized labs to support research, including the Lakehead University In

📌 Cihr Tier 2 Crc in Molecular Imaging (Thunder Bay)
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