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The Faculty of Applied Sciences at Simon Fraser University invites applications and nominations for a British Columbia Leadership Research Chair in Multimedia Applications for Healthcare Innovation. This is a tenured full professor position in the School of Computing Science or School of Engineering Science.
The position is to be funded by a multi-million dollar endowment provided by the British Columbia Provincial Government and a donor. We are interested in candidates who have established an international reputation in medical technology research and training and demonstrated strong ability to attract research support from external agencies and community. A strong commitment to graduate teaching and supervision is expected. A Ph.D. in Computing Science, Engineering or a closely related field is required. Candidates with an outstanding research record in medical imaging, remote monitoring of patients, digital pathology, assistive technology or collaborative/virtual technology for healthcare are preferred. The position is expected to develop collaboration with a major hospital and a regional health authority.
Simon Fraser University is consistently one of the top-ranked universities in Canada. The Faculty of Applied Sciences has over 100 faculty members in engineering and computing science and more than 450 graduate students.
The new Surrey campus of SFU is located in an award-winning architectural complex in the centre of Surrey, while the main campus is situated 25 minutes away on Burnaby Mountain. Vancouver thrives as a scenic waterfront city located just minutes away from the mountains and a wide range of outdoor activities. Vancouver's cultural and intellectual pursuits, leisure opportunities, favourable climate, and clean and safe environment are consistently cited as quality of life factors that make it one of the most desirable places in the world to live and work.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competition will be collected. The position is subject to final budgetary approval by the University. For further details see the Collection Notice. Please visit the website for further information http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty..._sciences.html.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, provide a curriculum vitae with details of honours/awards and research productivity, and the names and email addresses of three referees to:
Dr. Nimal Rajapakse, P.Eng.
Dean and Professor
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
fasdean@sfu.ca
The position is to be funded by a multi-million dollar endowment provided by the British Columbia Provincial Government and a donor. We are interested in candidates who have established an international reputation in medical technology research and training and demonstrated strong ability to attract research support from external agencies and community. A strong commitment to graduate teaching and supervision is expected. A Ph.D. in Computing Science, Engineering or a closely related field is required. Candidates with an outstanding research record in medical imaging, remote monitoring of patients, digital pathology, assistive technology or collaborative/virtual technology for healthcare are preferred. The position is expected to develop collaboration with a major hospital and a regional health authority.
Simon Fraser University is consistently one of the top-ranked universities in Canada. The Faculty of Applied Sciences has over 100 faculty members in engineering and computing science and more than 450 graduate students.
The new Surrey campus of SFU is located in an award-winning architectural complex in the centre of Surrey, while the main campus is situated 25 minutes away on Burnaby Mountain. Vancouver thrives as a scenic waterfront city located just minutes away from the mountains and a wide range of outdoor activities. Vancouver's cultural and intellectual pursuits, leisure opportunities, favourable climate, and clean and safe environment are consistently cited as quality of life factors that make it one of the most desirable places in the world to live and work.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. Simon Fraser University is committed to employment equity and encourages applications from all qualified women and men, including visible minorities, aboriginal people, and persons with disabilities. Under the authority of the University Act, personal information that is required by the University for academic appointment competition will be collected. The position is subject to final budgetary approval by the University. For further details see the Collection Notice. Please visit the website for further information http://www.sfu.ca/vpacademic/faculty..._sciences.html.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, provide a curriculum vitae with details of honours/awards and research productivity, and the names and email addresses of three referees to:
Dr. Nimal Rajapakse, P.Eng.
Dean and Professor
Faculty of Applied Sciences
Simon Fraser University
8888 University Drive
fasdean@sfu.ca