Call for applications: Head of thematic unit 2 of axis 2 at CRIR
Head of thematic unit 2 of axis 2
CRIR’s Scientific Directorate is seeking applications from its Researchers members to fill the role of Head of the Thematic Unit 2 of Axis 2 “Participation, Social Inclusion and Rehabilitation Services“.
In brief
CRIR’s research teams focus on two areas:
- Axis 1: Sensory, motor and cognitive functions and activities
- Axis 2: Participation, social inclusion and rehabilitation services
Learn more about the axes: https://crir.ca/recherche/axes-et-unites-thematiques/axe-2/
The thematic research unit is the basic structure of research activities that brings together researchers and stakeholders around a common research problem and aims, among other things, to integrate disciplines, members and sites.
Two research themes are present for each of the CRIR’s research axes. An axis leader is then chosen from among the leaders of the thematic units that make up each axis.
Responsibilities
More specifically, the head of a thematic research unit is responsible for the development and coordination of his or her unit.
In particular:
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Support the development and evolution of the research of his/her thematic unit;
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Ensure adequate representation of basic, clinical, epidemiological and evaluative research in his/her unit;
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To provide the required scientific expertise;
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Promote the scientific productivity of his/her unit;
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Contribute to the drafting of the development plan and to the mid-term evaluation of the Centre;
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Participate in the Research Orientation Committee (ROC; 4 to 6 meetings per year);
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Participate in the Annual General Meeting, as well as in the CRIR’s regular Researchers’ Meeting.
The head of the thematic research unit can count on the support of a person dedicated to the coordination of the axes for the realization of his mandate.
Profile required
- The head of the thematic unit must be a research member in good standing of CRIR;
- Bilingualism is required;
- A 3-year term (renewable).
Submit your application
- Interested parties are invited to send their motivation by sending a short text to administration.crir@ssss.gouv.qc.ca no later than Friday, March 4, 2022.
- Priority will be given to candidates holding a position at the Université de Montréal or the Université du Québec à Montréal, in order to balance the representation of universities in the axis team.
Find out more(french)
CRIR values equity, diversity and inclusion and invites applications from Aboriginal people, members of visible and ethnic minorities, women and persons with disabilities. Persons with disabilities may also share their specific needs with us in relation to the selection process for the position they are applying for in order to facilitate the consideration of their application. We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. However, only those applicants who are selected will be contacted.
