[Caura-net] CIHR E-Alert: Issue 62 - Job Opportunity -ScientificDirector, Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction

["Steele, Deborah" <deborah.steele@usask.ca>]

 

 

 

Issue 62

 

Contents

 

1) President’s Message

a) Message from Dr. Alain Beaudet, CIHR President, about INMHA's Transition

 

2) CIHR at a Glance – Working for You

a) Job Opportunity – Scientific Director, Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction

b) Job Opportunity: Associate Director, Drug Safety and Effectiveness

 

3) Funding Opportunity News

a) Funding opportunities posted between October 24 and November 24, 2008 by CIHR and its partners

 

4) Links to Institute and Portfolio News

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1) President’s Message

 

a) Message from Dr. Alain Beaudet, CIHR President, about INMHA's Transition

 

Dr. Rémi Quirion, founding Scientific Director of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (CIHR-INMHA) has announced that he plans to conclude his term at the end of March 2009. Dr. Quirion, an outstanding scientist and one of the most highly cited neuroscientists in the world, has a well-earned reputation for his commitment to and enthusiasm for health research, his collegial and inclusive approach, as well as his predilection for hard work.

 

I would like to thank Rémi for his leadership in establishing INMHA. In his role as inaugural Scientific Director, and with the support of INMHA's Institute Advisory Board (IAB), Rémi brought a new energy and dynamism to Canadian neurosciences, mental health and addiction research. Since the creation of the Institute, both national and international attention has turned increasingly towards the social, economic and health care costs associated with disorders of the brain, the spinal cord, the sensory and motor systems, and the mind. Finally, thanks to Rémi's exceptional vision and ability to recognize emerging health trends and issues critical for society, CIHR has made important contributions to a number of large-scale initiatives such as mental health in the workplace and regenerative medicine and become a sought-after partner.

 

Over the coming months, INMHA staff in Montreal and Ottawa, the IAB, and senior CIHR management will continue to work together to ensure that this leadership transition proceeds as efficiently and smoothly as possible.

 

CIHR will soon begin looking for a new Scientific Director for INMHA. I am confident we will once again succeed in recruiting an outstanding individual who will continue to build on the Institute's successes.

 

Sincerely,

 

Alain Beaudet, MD, PhD

President

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

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2) CIHR at a Glance – Working for You

 

a) Job Opportunity – Scientific Director, Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

 

The CIHR Institute of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Addiction (INMHA) supports research to enhance mental health, neurological health, vision, hearing, and cognitive functioning and to reduce the burden of related disorders through prevention strategies, screening, diagnosis, treatment, support systems, and palliation. This research is critical to advancing our understanding of human thought, emotion, behaviour, sensation (sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell), perception, learning and memory.

 

The INMHA is designed to address all aspects of research dealing with Brain-Mind relationships inclusive of biomedical, clinical, health services and population health research.

 

Scientific Director

 

As the leader of CIHR’s INMHA, in collaboration with the Institute Advisory Board, the Scientific Director will foster:

 

* innovation, integration and leadership for health research;
* partnership, capacity building and community development;
* knowledge creation through excellent health research; and

* exchange and transfer of knowledge with those best positioned to apply the results of that research.

 

Your proven ability to develop and maintain effective and creative partnerships will contribute substantially to the success of the Institute and will increase support for research. Your enterprising efforts will build new bridges, accelerating the translation of research results into improved health for Canadians and the global community, and a strengthened Canadian health care system. Your commitment to health research will ensure that you provide continuity in the management of strategic research initiatives including the evaluation of programs initiated in previous years.

 

In addition, as an integral part of CIHR’s senior executive team, you will work closely with the President, fellow Scientific Directors and other CIHR executives, on all matters affecting the policies, functions and directions of CIHR, particularly as they relate to Canada’s health research agenda.

 

Continuation of an independent research program is highly encouraged and recognized as a legitimate component of the Scientific Director Accountability Profile.

 

The successful candidate must be, or must become, affiliated with a recognized Canadian university.

 

It is expected that the Scientific Director will remain at his/her current location. Arrangements will be negotiated with the host institution.

 

Application

 

The successful applicant will have, from a recognized university, a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent in a discipline directly relevant to the Institute’s mandate. (S)he will be recognized internationally as an outstanding health researcher. Experience in research team leadership, management, and partnership/collaboration development is required. The role of Scientific Director for the INMHA demands knowledge of the health research community, a broad understanding of, and experience addressing health research issues, relating to neurosciences, mental health and addiction. Knowledge of the strengths, gaps and opportunities in relevant Canadian and international health research communities is also important to this position. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens. Proficiency in both official languages is an asset.

 

Details on the accountability profile can be found at:
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37934.html

 

Applications must be received by January 2, 2009.

 

The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is the Government of Canada’s agency for health research. CIHR’s mission is to create new scientific knowledge and to enable its translation into improved health, more effective health services and products, and a strengthened Canadian health-care system. Composed of 13 Institutes, CIHR provides leadership and support to nearly 12,000 health researchers and trainees across Canada.

http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca

 

 

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

Kim Leblanc, Manager, Human Resources

160 Elgin Street, 9th Floor

Address Locator 4809A

Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0W9

E-mail: hr-rh@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

Telephone: 613-941-0687

Fax: 613-954-1800

http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca

 

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b) Job Opportunity: Associate Director, Drug Safety and Effectiveness

 

Job Description:
The purpose of this position is to work in close collaboration with the Drug Safety and Effectiveness Network (DSEN) Executive Director (ED) by providing strategic support and expertise in the effective delivery of the DSEN's mandate, including the development and delivery of its research and knowledge translation priorities, and leading the establishment and maintenance of positive partnerships with relevant stakeholders in Canada and internationally. This position reports to the ED and the incumbent will represent and/or act on behalf of the ED as required. 

 

Competition Reference Number: CRI-08-357 (1714)

Deadline Date for Application: December 10, 2008

Duration: Indeterminate Appointment

Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Organization: Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)

Salary range: $87,231 to $109,039 per annum with eligibility for performance pay

 

For more information, please refer to
http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37943.html

 

Send your application via e-mail to: hr-rh@cihr-irsc.gc.ca and quote selection process number CRI-08-357(1714).

 

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3) Funding Opportunity News

 

a) Funding opportunities posted between October 24 and November 24, 2008 by CIHR and its partners

 

The following is a list of funding opportunities which CIHR and its partners posted on the CIHR website between October 24 and November 24, 2008. 

 

To view these opportunities, please use the CIHR Funding Opportunity Database at
http://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/search.do?fodAgency=CIHR&fodLanguage=E&all=1&search=true&org=CIHR&sort=program&masterList=true&view=currentOpps 

 

Simply select the opportunity from the list which is sorted alphabetically.

 

* Doctoral Research Award: Physiotherapy and Mobility in Aging (2008-2009)

 

* Master's Award: Physiotherapy and Mobility in Aging (2008-2009)

 

* Operating Grant: Mobility in Aging

 

Please direct specific inquiries on the funding opportunity to the contact person listed at the bottom of the funding opportunity.

 

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4) Links to Institute and Portfolio News

 

a) CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Peoples' Health (CIHR-IAPH)

 

* IAPH 2000-2008 Commemorative Report is available online

(http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37854.html)

 

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b) CIHR Institute of Infection and Immunity (CIHR-III)

 

* HIV/AIDS Research Initiative Strategic plan 2008-2013

(http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37801.html)

 

* Call for Nominations - CIHR HIV/AIDS Community-Based Research Steering Committee

(http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/37876.html)

 

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CIHR Wants to Hear from You

Absence does not make the heart grow fonder – CIHR wants to hear from you as much as possible. There is a wonderful story to tell about the results and benefits of health research in Canada, but we need your help to truly make this a page turner. And, we need to keep telling this story. So, we encourage you to let us know when you have or, better still, are close to publishing the results of research funded by CIHR. Please drop us a line at mediarelations@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

 

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Useful CIHR Contacts

 

General Inquiries: 613-941-2672

Grants & Awards Information: 613-954-1968

Media Relations: 613-941-4563

Knowledge Translation Portfolio: 613-948-2318

Partnerships: 613-957-6138

Ethics Office: 613-946-4773

Technical / IT Help Desk: 613-941-0068

CIHR’s web site: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca

 

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Subscription Information

 

Feel free to distribute copies of this bulletin. Your colleagues can obtain their own electronic subscription on CIHR’s web site at

http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/26626.html (English version) or at

http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/f/26626.html (French version).

 

Une version française du communiqué est également disponible.

 

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Françoise Hinca

CIHR Research News

Programs Planning and Process

Canadian Institutes of Health Research

160 Elgin Street, 9th Floor

Address locator 4809A

Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0W9

Research-News@cihr-irsc.gc.ca

http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca

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