Queen’s National Scholar – Cancer Epidemiology

Queen’s National Scholar – Cancer Epidemiology

Department of Public Health Sciences

Position Summary

Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University invites applications for a Queen’s National Scholar (QNS) tenured appointment at the rank of Associate or Full Professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences. We are seeking a collaborative scholar with demonstrated leadership in cancer epidemiology, including clinical, molecular, genetic, or environmental approaches, whose research focuses on the determinants, prevention, or early detection and screening of cancer. The successful candidate will bring proven expertise in the successful conduct and analysis of large observational studies and / or clinical trials. This appointment is expected to begin on July 1, 2026.

Qualifications

• Outstanding and innovative world‑class researcher with internationally recognized accomplishments and major impact in field demonstrated through peer‑assessed publications and diverse scholarly impact (e.g., contributions to standards of care, new treatments, or national or international policy).
• Strong record of obtaining peer‑reviewed competitive grant funding from external bodies.
• Established (or proposed), original, innovative research program of the highest quality with evidence of strong collaborations / interdisciplinary scholarship.
• Evidence that the research program aligns with institutional and / or faculty priorities and existing or emerging research strengths.
• Superior record of attracting and supervising graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and ability to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students, and future researchers.
• Clear evidence of embedding best practices related to Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti‑racism, and accessibility (I‑EDIAA) into the research and learning environment.

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree in epidemiology completed at the start date of the appointment. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Vaccination Requirements

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID‑19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully vaccinated or had an approved accommodation. These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

How to Apply

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized / visible minority, Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.

Applicants are encouraged to provide relevant information to contextualize their research record, especially concerning career interruptions, caregiving responsibilities, health conditions, or systemic barriers.

Queen’s is committed to providing support and accommodation for applicants with disabilities at all stages of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation for submitting your application or during the interview process, please contact Nikki Remillard, Department Manager, Department of Public Health Sciences, at nikki.remillard@queensu.ca .

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal work status in Canada. Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool.

Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents :

The deadline for applications is January 5, 2026 . Applicants are encouraged to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to Nikki Remillard at nikki.remillard@queensu.ca. Hard copy applications may be submitted to : Dr. Heather Stuart, Interim Department Head; c / o Nikki Remillard; Department of Public Health Sciences; Carruthers Hall; 62 Fifth Field Company Lane; Queen’s University; Kingston, Ontario; CANADA K7L 3N6.

Appointments are subject to review and final approval by the Provost. Candidates holding an existing tenure‑track or continuing‑adjunct appointment at Queen’s will not be considered.

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