Tier 1 nominations are open to current Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry tenured or tenure-track full professors or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to the full professor level within one or two years of the nomination. Tier 2 nominations are open to current Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry tenured or tenure-track assistant or associate professors (please see below for CRC Tier 2 Justification process). Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry (FoMD) invites applications from current FoMD faculty members for two Tier 1 Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) and one Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC).
The University of Alberta is committed to working for equity, diversity, inclusion, and access and to deepening and living out commitments to Indigenization and decolonization. The University of Alberta thus strives to remove barriers that some people in Canadian society and in postsecondary environments continue to experience and to build an accessible, equitable, and inclusive culture in support of the full participation of its diverse workforce. The CRC Program has identified four designated groups (FDGs): women and gender minorities; Indigenous Peoples; members of racialized minorities; and persons with disabilities. Additional information about the specific actions set out by the University of Alberta for the CRC Program can be found in the University of Alberta CRC EDI Action Plan. To support its commitments:
For the Tier 1 CRCs, the FoMD welcomes applications from all faculty members, however at least one of the Tier 1 CRC positions will be restricted to qualified persons who self-identify as a member of the following group: women and gender minorities.
For the Tier 2 CRC the FoMD welcomes applications from all qualified persons who self-identify as a member of the following group: women and gender minorities.
These CRCs are open to researchers working in all areas of health research across Pillars 1 to 4 (Biomedical Research; Clinical Research; Health Services Research; and/or Social, Cultural, Environmental and Population Health Research). Applications are particularly encouraged from faculty members working in areas aligned with one or more research centres and institutes that are based in FoMD. This will help to ensure alignment with FoMD research priorities.
The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry is one of the world’s top academic health science centres. With 21 departments, multiple research institutes and centres, and a focus on excellence in education, research, and clinical care, the faculty trains outstanding medical and dental professionals and drives global health innovation in collaboration with partners across sectors.
Tier 1 CRCs
Applicants for the Tier 1 CRCs will be outstanding and innovative world-class researchers whose accomplishments have made a major impact in their fields; be recognized internationally as leaders in their fields; have superior records of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows (taking into account different practices in the relevant field or discipline) and; have a strong history of attracting research funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research or other prominent organizations; and be proposing an original, innovative research program of the highest quality.
Tier 2 CRC
The Tier 2 CRC will be an exceptional emerging health researcher who is, or has the potential to be, a national/international expert in their field. The successful candidate will be expected to lead an innovative and productive research program supported by peer-reviewed funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research or other prominent organizations (or with the potential for such support in the near future).
Successful candidates will hold a PhD, MD, MD/MSc, MD/PhD, or equivalent in health research.
Tier 1 CRCs
Nominees for Tier 1 Chair positions must be full professors or associate professors who are expected to be promoted to the full professor level within one or two years of the nomination.
Tier 2 CRC
Tier 2 CRCs are intended for exceptional emerging researchers (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are no more than 10 years from their first independent academic research appointment (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program's Tier 2 justification process. Please consult the University of Alberta CRC Coordinator, Glen Thomas ([email protected]) for more information. Full program information, including details on eligibility criteria and acceptable leaves, can be found on the Canada Research Chairs website.
The University of Alberta recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leave, leave due to illness) can have on a candidate's record of research achievement and that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process.
Successful applicants will be nominated for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Canada Research Chair, as applicable. Nominations are reviewed by the CRC Secretariat, and appointment as a Canada Research Chair is conditional upon their approval.
To Apply:
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All applicants to this job posting are required to self-identify. Applicants will receive a questionnaire link from [email protected] within 2-3 weeks of submitting their job applications. The survey will be sent to the email address that is listed on the application. Please be sure to check the spam box. Please do not forward the link as it is unique to the email address. For any questions or concerns, please contact [email protected].
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NB: The University of Alberta must collect self-identification data from all applicants as part of its participation in the CRC Program.
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Submit a current and comprehensive CV and a two-page description of your recent, current and anticipated research activities for the next five years by clicking the "Apply Online" button below by July 15, 2026.
Questions about this competition should be sent electronically to [email protected]
Questions about the CRC Program can be directed to Glen Thomas, CRC Coordinator and Advisor, [email protected].
Applicants who require an accessibility arrangement for their application, interview, and/or subsequent recruitment meetings can contact [email protected] to arrange appropriate accommodations.
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people - from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.
This position requires that the incumbent be eligible to participate in government-funded research projects including active ability to receive federal research funds on behalf of the university. Individuals having an active affiliation with a Named Research Organization are ineligible to participate in government-funded research projects in Sensitive Technology Research Areas in Canada. Applicants must be able to meet all applicable research security requirements.
At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms - physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of belonging and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes de toute orientation sexuelle ou identité et expression de genre; et toutes les personnes qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
