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Research Chair in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery

Université Laval, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et de Pneumologie de Québec (IUCPQ)

Québec, Qc, Canada

(posted 8/21/2009)

The IUCPQ and the Faculty of Medicine of Université Laval are seeking to nominate a Research Chair in Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery. We welcome applications from exceptional scientists with strong research records, who are capable of consolidating an interdisciplinary and structured research program in bariatric and metabolic surgery. Candidacies from bariatric surgeons or internists/endocrinologists will be privileged. The appointment will commence at the level of Full Professor, with tenure at Université Laval. 

The Chair is funded (research and salary) by a major corporate organization (1.5 M CAD / 5 years). This amount could be increased by partnering with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) via its industry chair program. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct research and take on graduate supervision, as well as other supervisory and clinical activities.

The Chair will be hosted by Université Laval and located at the IUCPQ in Quebec City. The IUCPQ provides tertiary care in cardiology, respirology and bariatric surgery. It brings together in a single location the largest pool of cardiologists, respirologists and bariatric surgeons in Canada. With seven bariatric surgeons, the IUCPQ hosts the largest Canadian bariatric surgery unit. The Chair holder will be a member of the IUCPQ Research Center (CRIUCPQ) and will be given custom medical privileges. The CRIUCPQ comprises well-renowned experts in the fields of cardiology, respirology, and obesity, which represents the three research axes of the CRIUCPQ. Those axes are perfectly aligned with the clinical specialties of the IUCPQ, which promotes translational and interdisciplinary research programs focusing on clinical issues. The CRIUCPQ is affiliated to Université Laval, which is among the best institutions in the world for its research in obesity.

Full-Time.

Salary is commensurate with experience

How to apply:

Candidates should send the Director of Research at IUCPQ a letter of application, a complete curriculum vitae (with full contact information), 5  relevant recent contributions to the field of obesity, bariatric/metabolic surgery, internal medicine or endocrinology, along with the names of three references. Applications should be received no later than October 30, 2009. All application materials should be sent directly to:

Pr. Denis Richard,
Director of Research, Institut Universitaire de Cardiologie et
de Pneumologie de Québec  
Director, Université Laval Research Chair in Obesity,
2725, chemin Sainte-Foy, Québec (Qc), Canada  G1V 4G5.
Tél. 418-656-8711, Extension 3392
denis.richard@criucpq.ulaval.ca

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