Canada Excellence Research Chair - Professor (or Associate Professor)
The University of Lethbridge is seeking CERC candidates in the following priority areas that build on the unique strengths of the University of Lethbridge and southern Alberta landscapes, infrastructure, and research facilities.
Rural and Regional Maternal and Child Health
Research topics of interest will be aligned with the One Child Every Child CFREF program in which the University of Lethbridge is a key partner. These may include but are not limited to the following: community-based interventions aimed at improving prenatal, maternal, child and youth health; Indigenous, land-based, and holistic wellness sciences; brain health and socio-demographic interventions; genomics for personalized medicine; recruitment and retention of health care providers; and innovative health and medical education.
Agriculture and Global Change
Research topics of interest include but are not limited to the following: improved knowledge and outcomes relating to food security and food sovereignty, ecosystems health, natural resource management, the politics of global change across borders, integrated supply chains, species at risk and ecological disruptions like wildfire, drought and flood, and agriculture technology.
It is anticipated that up to 2 candidates will be selected to be nominated for CERC positions.
Close Date 06/01/2025