Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Bioactive Nutrients to support the Gut-Heart-Brain Axis
Application Deadline: March 22, 2025
The Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Ottawa invites highly qualified candidates to submit their dossier for consideration for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Bioactive Nutrients to support the Gut-Heart-Brain Axis. The Chairholder will be appointed within the School of Nutrition Sciences which offers 2 programs in ‘Food Sciences’ and in ‘Nutrition and Dietetics’. The ideal candidate will be an emerging leader in the study of bioactive nutrients, focusing on their bioavailability and functionality, and how they affect the dynamic interactions between the digestive, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, ultimately influencing brain and heart health. The candidate will also be a member of the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI).
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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Health Economics
Application Deadline: March 7, 2025
The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) invite applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Health Economics. The successful candidate will be a Scientist or Senior Scientist in the OHRI’s Methodological and Implementation Research program and hold an academic appointment with the uOttawa Faculty of Medicine’s School of Epidemiology and Public Health.
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Call for applications: Clinical Research Chair ISM- Brain-Heart Interconnectome
Application Deadline: April 10, 2025 at 5 p.m.
Position: 5 year Chair for a Clinician-researcher for salary support of $100 000/yr
- $100 000 one-time research start-up funds
- $10 000/yr bursary for student affiliated with Chair
Affiliation: Clinical privileges at Montfort and primary affiliation with the Institut du Savoir Montfort as well as Core Academic Member of the BHI
The focus of the Research Chair’s work will be to advance the scientific understanding of the brain-heart interconnectome, with alignment with one or more key research areas aligned with the BHI’s core objectives and the ISM’s strategic plan.
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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Animal Behavioural Neuroscience and the Brain-Heart Axis
Application Deadline: April 12, 2025
The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa and the affiliated Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) invite applications for a Canada Research Chair Tier 2 position in Animal Behavioural Neuroscience and the Brain-Heart Axis, to investigate the role of the brain-heart axis in neurodegeneration, cognitive impairment, or mental illness.
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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Brain-Heart Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling
Application Deadline: May 7, 2025
The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Brain-Heart Data Analytics and Predictive Modelling. The successful candidate will hold a non-tenure track position with the Faculty of Medicine in the School of Epidemiology & Public Health, as well as a Scientific appointment at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI).
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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Health Policy
Application Deadline: May 18, 2025
The Telfer School of Management (Telfer) at the University of Ottawa is proud to collaborate with the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) in the joint recruitment of a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Health Policy.
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The 2025 Community-Based Research (CBR) Grants
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Community-based research is a participatory, emancipatory, and transformative approach that brings together academic and community partners to conduct research and address real-world challenges. This initiative fosters equitable partnerships between uOttawa researchers and community-based organizations that work with equity-deserving or marginalized groups.
This funding opportunity is a collaborative effort of the Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI) and the following uOttawa partners: Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI), Career Development and Experiential Learning (CDEL), Office of Public Policy Research and Outreach (OPPRO), and the Office of Social Accountability (OSA) at the Faculty of Medicine.
Find all the details on the 2025 CBR Grants and how to submit your application here.
Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Integrative Multi-Omics and Biomedical Systems Biology
Application Deadline: June 22, 2025
The University of Ottawainvites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Integrative Multi-Omics and Biomedical Systems Biology. The successful candidate will hold a tenure-track position with the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, and be a Core Academic Member of the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI). Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of the nation’s capital and in close proximity to multiple national agencies, the University of Ottawa is one of Canada's top ten research-intensive universities. It is recognised as the first and largest bilingual university in North America and offers strong connections to organisational, government and policy interest holders.
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Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) – Multiple Disciplines
Application Deadline: July 07, 2025
The University of Ottawa (uOttawa) is seeking top-tier scholars for the 2026 Canada Excellence Research Chairs initiative.
The Canada Excellence Research Chairs (CERC) program is Canada’s most prestigious Research Chair initiative. The program is designed to attract the top tier of world-class researchers and their teams to launch ambitious research programs at Canadian universities, with the goal to advance the Government of Canada’s science, technology and innovation priorities.
The CERC recruitment process consists of two stages. Initially, candidates apply to an open job posting at uOttawa. The successful candidate will then work with the uOttawa to co-develop an application for the federal funding program. Appointment to a CERC university position is contingent upon receiving a CERC award. CERC awardees must begin their appointment within 12 months of accepting the award. The term is for eight years, with funding of either $8 million or $4 million over the duration.
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Scientist in Digital Health Technology Specializing in Neuroimaging, EEG, fNIR, ECG, Actigraphy
Application Deadline: July 31st, 2025
The Cheo Research Institute is inviting applications for a full-time early career Ph.D. Scientist, specializing in Neuroimaging, Electroencephalography (EEG), functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIR), Electrocardiography (ECG), and actigraphy. The purpose of this position is to develop an independent research program that will investigate brain-heart connections in children and youth as they pertain to mental health disorders. The goal is to develop neuroimaging and cardiovascular system biomarkers of mental health problems to advance precision mental healthcare for this population. The successful candidate will conduct work under the auspices of the CHEO RI Precision Child and Youth Mental Health Collaboratory and the University of Ottawa Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI).
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Scientist in Genomics and Clinical Bioinformatics of Brain, Heart and Skeletal Muscle Diseases
Application Deadline: July 31st, 2025
The Cheo Research Institute is inviting applications for an early-career PhD full-time Scientist who demonstrates research excellence and productivity in genomics and clinical bioinformatics related to rare, genetic diseases of the brain, heart and skeletal muscle. The goal of the position is to create an independent research program focused on genomic and bioinformatic approaches and genotype-phenotype correlation for rare genetic diseases affecting these interconnected organ systems, in association with the Brain-Heart Interconnectome, the uOttawa Brain and Mind Research Institute, and the Eric Poulin Centre for Neuromuscular Diseases.
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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Animal Behavioural Neuroscience and the Brain-Heart Axis
Application Deadline: August 6, 2025
The Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Ottawa and the affiliated Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) invites applications for a Canada Research Chair Tier 2 position in Animal Behavioural Neuroscience and the Brain-Heart Axis, to investigate the role of the brain-heart axis in neurodegeneration, cognitive impairment, or mental illness in animal models.
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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Women’s Heart-Brain Health
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025,
The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Women’s Heart-Brain Health. The successful candidate will hold a clinical non-tenure track academic appointment with the Faculty of Medicine Department of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, with a clinical and scientific appointment at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI). They will be a Core Academic Member of the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI). The Chairholder will hold or will be eligible to hold a licence to practice medicine with the College of Physician and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO). Candidates must hold FRCPC certification in Cardiology or Internal Medicine (or equivalent specialty certification) and appropriate experience in women’s health.
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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Vascular Dementia
Application Deadline: October 13, 2025
The University of Ottawa and Bruyère Health Research Institute invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Vascular Dementia.
We are interested in attracting early-career candidates with demonstrated strengths and recognition in vascular cognitive impairment. The candidate will have a strong understanding of cerebrovascular disease mechanisms, small vessel disease, stroke-related dementia, and neurovascular disfunction. Research expertise in healthy brain aging and dementia prevention is highly valued, including for example, the relationship of cerebrovascular disease on the development of cognitive impairment and the impact of vascular risk factor identification and management on reducing the risk of cognitive decline. The candidate will be a team builder with strong potential to develop and foster local, pan Canadian and international collaborations. They will also be committed to training the next generation of researchers and using a research co-production approach involving patients and other users.
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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Experimental Cellular and Systems Biophysics
Application Deadline: February 9 2026
The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Experimental Cellular and Systems Biophysics. The successful candidate will conduct experimental work in quantitative cellular and/or systems level biophysics, seeking insight into the physical mechanisms underpinning the complex nature of biological systems. The successful candidate will be part of the rich ecosystem consisting of the Brain and Mind Research Institute, Heart Institute, Centre for Neural Dynamics and AI, and Nexus for Quantum Technologies (photonics research) that span Science, Medicine, Health Sciences and Engineering. The candidate will also be a member of the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI).
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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Neuro AI
Application Deadline: April 6, 2026
The University of Ottawa (uOttawa) invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Neuro AI.
We are interested in identifying an established neuroscientist who is an internationally recognized leader in their field. The Chair’s mandate will be aligned with the uOttawa goal of redefining health care systems, with the expectation that their focus will include areas and conditions linking the brain and heart.
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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair on Neuromuscular Disease and Related Cardiac Disorders
Application Deadline: April 4, 2026
The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in neuromuscular disease and related cardiac disorders.
The successful candidate will hold a clinical non-tenure track position with the Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Medicine, The Ottawa Hospital and its affiliated research institute The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. The candidate will also be a member of the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI).
For questions, please email: [email protected]
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Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Applied AI Innovation in Public Health
Application Deadline: June 19, 2026
The University of Ottawa invites applications for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Applied AI Innovation in Public Health. The successful candidate will hold a tenure-track position with the Faculty of Medicine’s School of Epidemiology and Public Health, and a Scientific appointment to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute (UOHI) and be a Core Academic Member of the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI).
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