Université Laval and affiliated research centers are seeking applications from world-renowned scientists with a PhD or MD degree (or equivalent) whose achievements have had a major societal impact in the field of highly pathogenic emerging infectious diseases.
This call for applications is part of the prestigious Canada Excellence Research Chair competition and the successful candidate will receive, at least:
– $2M worth of equipment allocation through the Canada Foundation for Innovation and partners.
Université Laval encourages qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply. Please refer to the complete call for applications for a full description of the competition process as well as the institutional commitment regarding equity, diversity, and inclusion and special requirements for people who may need some.
The full application package (refer to the complete call for applications for details) must be sent to vdres@fmed.ulaval.ca before May 15th
Questions can be addressed to:
Dr. Louis Flamand
Chair of the CERC Selection Committee Email:louis.flamand@crchudequebec.ulaval.ca
Voir l’offre d’emploi originale : CERC
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U.S. monkeypox case reported, as Spain, Portugal report infections … a useful read https://www.statnews.com/2022/05/18/spain-portugal-report-monkeypox-cases-raising-specter-of-wider-outbreak/
🚨Here you go: What we know & don’t know about monkeypox, & how to think about the current outbreak.
One thing: It’s unique partly because it’s, er, happening amid a pandemic. Our reactions are deeply influenced by the last 3 years—in good & bad ways. 1/
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2022/05/monkeypox-outbreak-covid-pandemic/629920/
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