Clinical Research Chair, Mood & Anxiety Disorders

The Company is seeking an accomplished clinician-scientist to establish and lead an internationally recognized research program focused on mood and anxiety disorders, particularly bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant conditions. The Chair will advance research into illness mechanisms, biomarkers, treatment selection, and personalized interventions, and develop and evaluate approaches such as pharmacological treatments, chronotherapeutic strategies, and brain stimulation. Responsibilities include translating discoveries into clinical practice through trials and interdisciplinary collaboration, mentoring trainees and emerging investigators, building research partnerships, and securing competitive funding. The role also involves strengthening the research program’s national and international profile. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent medical degree and be certified or eligible for certification by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, or hold an equivalent international credential. They must be eligible for medical licensure in Ontario and appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor at The Company. Applicants should have an established reputation in mood disorders, affective neuroscience, or a related field, with a distinguished research record, success securing peer-reviewed funding, and experience leading clinical and translational research. Advanced research training in relevant areas and demonstrated strengths in collaboration, mentorship, and translating research into improved care are valued.