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The Department Microbiology invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor rank, commencing July 1, 2027 , or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Assistant or Associate Professor in Vaccinology or Biologics will have demonstrated expertise and demonstrated interest in applied vaccinology or the development of therapeutic biologics. The focus should be on human and zoonotic viral pathogens, thereby leading to improvements in human health, pandemic preparedness. Applicants whose research could benefit, either through direct use or collaboration, from structural biology methods, including cryo-EM and/or X-ray crystallography, are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have a PhD and postdoctoral or other distinguishing experience in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Biosystems Engineering or related fields. They will have a track record of high quality scholarly research leading to peer-assessed publications; demonstrate or show strong potential to establish and sustain an independent, innovative, externally fundable research program; have demonstrated strength or strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions; and exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

To support Canadian pandemic preparedness research and development, the University of Manitoba Faculty of Science is developing a new 21,000 sq. ft. facility for vaccine and biologics R&D and pre-clinical biomanufacturing with funding from the Canadian Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund. Construction has commenced and is expected to be completed by 2029. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program. Future collaborations with the Price Faculty of Engineering to scale production of successful vaccine or biologics design are possible. They will also have the opportunity to engage with UM experts in protein biochemistry, and structural biology (Cryo-EM and X-ray), biophysics, microbiology, and virology in the Faculty of Science.

Duties will include teaching introductory biochemistry and teaching in the applicant’s area of interest; graduate teaching and supervision; research, including the establishment of an externally funded research program; and service activities.

The Department currently has 17 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members and 4 Instructors, offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Microbiology, and contributes to Faculty of Science based undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Genetics. Further information about the department can be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/science/microbiology.

Additional Information: 

To enhance our department, we particularly invite application from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, references, cover letter that includes a summary of research interests, a one-page description of teaching philosophy,  and a three-page research plan. A short description of plans to integrate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles into these activities should be included. Contact information for three references should be included.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 2026-09-25. A Review of applications will begin on 2026-10-01 and will continue until filled.

Applicants must submit their application for consideration through the University of Manitoba Careers Portal by searching for Requisition #49296.

For more information please contact:  Dr. Deborah Court

MicroSearch@umanitoba.ca

The Department of Biology at Université Laval  is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position in molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an independent, externally-funded research program in molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics and to contribute to the recruitment and training of graduate students. In addition, the candidate will be expected to teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels in molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics.

The Department of Biology at Université Laval is a premier center for education and research covering the fundamental fields of biology, ranging from cellular and molecular biology to genomics, physiology, animal ecology, marine ecology, freshwater ecology, plant ecology, conservation, and evolution. The Department is composed of a team of 22 faculty members who supervise 570 students, including 135 graduate students. The Department of Biology is a leader in northern research with recognized centers of excellence in non-human genomics, ecology and evolution, and oceanography. This research is supported by major infrastructure at Université Laval, including the Institute of Integrative Biology and Systems (featuring platforms for microscopy—fluorescence, confocal, and electron—genomic analysis, and bioinformatics), the scientific complex of the Institut nordique du Québec and the 11 research stations of the Centre for Northern Studies in Nunavik and Nunavut, as well as the research icebreaker NGCC Amundsen.

Position description

1. Teaching and mentoring at the undergraduate and graduate levels in cell biology, molecular biology, or genetics;
2. Development of an independent and externally-funded research program in molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics;
3. Participation in the educational and administrative activities of the Department of Biology, the Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Université Laval;
4. Participation in external academic activities that contribute to the university’s reputation

Selection criteria

• Hold a Ph.D. in biology or a discipline relevant to the field of molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics. Postdoctoral experience is desirable;
• Proven ability to conduct academic research, demonstrated by publications in peer-reviewed journals in the relevant research field;
• Potential to develop independent and original research in molecular biology, cell biology, or genetics;
• Demonstrated aptitude or potential for university teaching at all three levels, for supervising graduate students, and for pedagogical innovation;
• Ability to communicate and integrate into the institution’s French-speaking environment (within two years);
• Alignment of professional potential with the key competencies required for the professorial role:
  • Analytical skills, ability to synthesize information, and sound judgment;
  • Creativity and innovation;
  • Communication skills;
  • Interpersonal skills and openness;
  • Ability to work in a team and with partners;
  • Autonomy and a sense of responsibility;
  • Sense of ethics and duty;

 Closing date : 4 September 2026

Start date: 1 May 2027

Nomination process

Interested candidates should submit a complete application at https://recrutement.fsg.ulaval.ca/en-US/. The application package must contain the following items:

• a letter of intent and motivation (no more than 2 pages);
• a complete curriculum vitae;
• contact information for three referees;
• a detailed document of no more than four (4) pages describing their teaching and research interests;
• a description of no more than one (1) page explaining the contribution of their most relevant work to the field;
• a self-declaration form

Université Laval rejects all forms of discrimination, promotes excellence in research and research training, and guarantees equal opportunity to all applicants. It upholds the principle that excellence and equity are compatible and complementary. We welcome and encourage applications from people belonging to a visible minority, women, First Nations peoples (Indigenous peoples), people with disabilities, ethnic minorities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, as well as all qualified individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to engage productively with diverse communities. Université Laval also adheres to an equal opportunity employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and people with disabilities. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified candidates who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.

 By choosing Université Laval, you will be eligible for the following onboarding benefits:

• orientation days for new faculty members;
• free French language courses for you and your spouse;
• assistance with settling in Quebec City and job search support for your spouse.

About the Position

The University of Lethbridge invites applications for the position of Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the area of Genomics in Precision Health. We seek an exceptional scholar who will contribute to the University’s Strategic Research Plan. Applications are invited from individuals with research interests in genomics studies of human health, broadly defined. Possible topics include, but are not limited to, the following examples: predictive and prognostic biomarkers, omics (panomics, genomics, transcriptomics, translatomics, methylomics) in health and disease, pharmacogenomics, personalized medicine, cancer therapeutics, cancer immunogenomics, aging and age-related diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Biological Sciences.

The CRC Program has a method for establishing equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Act. The purpose of this measure is to increase and ensure equitable representation and contributions of skilled and experienced members of the four designated groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women and gender minorities, in the allocation of Canada Research Chair positions. In recognition of the underrepresentation of racialized scholars in our chairholders, and in accordance with Section 10.1 of the Alberta Human Rights Act, only applicants who self-identify as a racialized individual will be considered for this CRC opportunity. As a requirement of this position, candidates are asked to complete the confidential self-identification form during the final application process. Please see the CRC website for additional information about self-identification.

Building on a foundation of excellence in liberal education, the University of Lethbridge has evolved into one of Canada’s leading comprehensive academic and research universities. The University of Lethbridge is home to many world-class researchers, research centres, and institutes, fostering excellence in research by facilitating collaboration within and across disciplines. The Department of  Biological Sciences and Southern Alberta Genome Sciences Centre have earned a worldwide reputation for excellence in biomedical research. The emergence of the Southern Alberta Medical Program will foster close collaboration between biomedical researchers and clinicians at the University of Lethbridge.

The successful candidate will attract competitively awarded research funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canadian Institute for Health Research, and other granting agencies to support a vibrant, externally funded research program. The successful candidate will have an established research portfolio and will demonstrate an ability to build an internationally recognized research program that will attract outstanding graduate students and post-doctoral fellows. The successful candidate must also have the interest and expertise to teach science courses (existing or newly developed) within the curriculum offered by the Department of Biological Sciences (such as Bioinformatics and Genomics courses).    

Qualifications

Tier 2 CRCs are for exceptional emerging scholars, acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. A Tier 2 CRC appointment is tenable for five years and renewable once. Candidates for a Tier 2 CRC should be within 10 years of receiving their highest degree. Note that Tier 2 Chair nominees may be more than 10 years from their highest degree if they have experienced legitimate career interruptions. More information on the CRC program, including eligibility criteria, can be found at http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca .

The University recognizes that life circumstances such as illness, disability, family, and community will have an impact on a candidate’s record of research achievement, and these impacts will be taken into careful consideration during the assessment process. 

Accessibility, Belonging and Community

Accessibility, Belonging and Community for all are key strategic priorities for the University of Lethbridge. The university recognizes that diversity enriches our campus and our community and is fundamental to excellence in teaching, learning, and research. The university strives to provide access and opportunities to historically excluded groups identified under the Employment Equity Act and to meet its equity and diversity targets as a key consideration when allocating a Chair position, selecting which field to support with a Chair, and deciding whether to limit the pool to internal candidates.  In accordance with the University of Lethbridge Canada Research Chair Program – Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion Action Plan, we strongly encourage applications from skilled and experienced members of the four designated groups, such as Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women and gender minorities, as defined in the CRC Program method for establishing equity targets and the Employment Equity Act.  

Application Process

Applications must include:

• a letter of application (no longer than 3 pages);
• a curriculum vitae;
• three of the applicant’s most influential publications (or other research contributions);
• a comprehensive Canada Research Chair vision statement and research plan of no longer than 5 pages, including a description of how they intend to develop externally funded research projects;
• a statement no longer than 3 pages emphasizing their research mentorship experience, teaching philosophy, and their experiences in advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization within their practices.

Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three academic referees. For more information about the position and for details on how to submit your application, please visit our Human Resources website at  https://uleth.peopleadmin.ca/ .  Enquiries may be directed to Dr. Nehal Thakor at nthakor@uleth.ca.

The position will remain open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on August 3, 2026. Please note that the offer of this tenure-track position is conditional on a successful Tier 2 Canada Research Chair application. The anticipated starting date for the position is January 1, 2028.

About the University of Lethbridge

Founded in 1967, on traditional Blackfoot land, the University of Lethbridge is home to 8,900 undergraduate and graduate students from around the world. Our Blackfoot name, gifted to us by Elder Bruce Wolf Child, is Iniskim, meaning Sacred Buffalo Stone. Located in the heart of traditional Blackfoot Confederacy territory, the University of Lethbridge serves the people of southern Alberta through programs, research, and creative activity that contribute to economic and social prosperity locally and globally. Founded on the principles of liberal education, the University of Lethbridge is broad in scope while promoting excellence in undergraduate and graduate education that prepares students to understand and address an increasingly complex and interconnected world.

Employment equity statement

The University of Lethbridge is committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and representative workforce that is reflective of the community we serve. The University welcomes all applications from qualified candidates, including all employment equity groups of indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, racialized individuals and persons of diverse gender and sexual orientation protected under the Alberta Human rights code.

 

Appointment Type and Rank:              Tenured Associate Professor or Professor

 

Number of Positions:                          One

 

Posting Date:                                       May 25, 2026

 

Closing Date to Apply:                        Review of applications will be begin on

July 31, 2026.

Anticipated Start Date:                         January 1, 2027 or as negotiated

 

Vacancy Disclosure Statement:           This position is an existing vacancy

 

 

Position Profile: The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at The University of Western Ontario invites applications for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Mass Spectrometry ‘Omics for Novel Therapeutics. The successful candidate will be appointed to a full-time tenured joint appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in the Department of Biochemistry, in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, and jointly in the Department of Chemistry in the Faculty of Science.  The rank and tenure status will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The successful candidate may be appointed to potential cross appointment(s) in other relevant departments at their request. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for a Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in the first available competition after their appointment

 

In recognition of Western’s commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of Women in our Chairholders and pursuant to Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code, only applicants who self-identify as a woman will be considered for this CRC opportunity. The CRC Program includes individuals from Gender Equity-Seeking Groups in the designated group of Women. This includes individuals who self-identify as transgender, gender-fluid, non-binary and Two-Spirit. Applicants will be required to self-identify to the appointments committee members in their application for the position. Candidates must complete the CRC Application Form and submit it with their application materials. This information will be disclosed to members of the appointments committee responsible for the selection of candidates and senior administrative personnel supporting the committee. Self-identification of applicants will not be disclosed to advisory members to the search committee or other departmental or faculty members.

 

Mass Spectrometry ‘Omics (including Metabolomics, proteomics, lipidomics or any related area) can be used to study both healthy populations as well as many different acute and chronic diseases and the goal of this position is to build capacity and leadership in this critical research area. Identifying, characterizing and following the proteins, lipids or small molecules in populations and patient cohorts provides a functional readout on the molecular, cellular and system-wide processes.  This position can be in any area of interest but should demonstrate the ability to acquire, set-up and maintain shared instrumentation. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will assume a leadership role for the shared Mass Spectrometry infrastructure in the BioCore, which is a key and growing component of the research infrastructure in the Department of Biochemistry, and serve as a mentor for junior faculty in this research area.

 

This position is part of a larger initiative by Western University, the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Science to build a cross-departmental, world-class program in molecular biotherapeutics and diagnostics that spans the continuum from discovery to first-in-human trials. Successful candidates will join recent faculty hires across multiple departments with expertise in metabolomics, bioinformatics, biotherapeutics, imaging, inflammation, and public and indigenous health. They will have access to recent, professionally-managed, major on-site infrastructure investments in: multimodal and single-cell imaging, translational neuroimaging, high-throughput metabolomics, proteomics and genomics, pre-clinical biotherapeutic production, animal facilities, CL2 and 3 facilities, and GMP production. It is anticipated that successful candidates will participate in this initiative by providing their critical expertise in this continuum, and contribute to large-scale funding proposals, by working closely with clinician-scientists, basic scientists and facility directors to advance these research priorities.

 

The University of Western Ontario recognizes the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. Potential candidates are encouraged to explain within their application the impact that career interruptions have had on their record, and to submit a full career or extended CV to a chairholder position in cases where they have had career interruptions.

 

Qualifications: The successful candidate will hold a PhD or equivalent with advanced training in biochemistry, chemistry, biochemical engineering or another closely related area as and a demonstrated ability to both collaborate and to drive their own independent research. The successful candidate’s research interests will be supported by a record of impactful and significant publications as assessed by the principles of DORA. They should be a recognized national or international leader as exemplified by invited lectures and/or conference symposia as appropriate for their discipline and career stage. Candidates must demonstrate career-stage appropriate external peer-reviewed funding (e.g., CIHR, NIH). Successful candidates will have a record of incorporating EDID principles into their research, teaching and/or mentorship.

 

In accordance with the criteria for a Tier 1 CRC appointment (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/) the successful candidate must be an outstanding and innovative world-class researcher who is recognized internationally as a leader in their field. The successful candidate must have demonstrated excellence in research, a record of external research funding, research impact, leadership in collaborative research environments, and high-quality training of graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The applicant must have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. While this is a research-intensive position, the successful applicant should demonstrate enthusiasm for excellence in education as contributions to graduate and undergraduate education are expected.

 

Compensation Details:   The annual salary for this will be $150,000 – $200,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.  This position includes a comprehensive benefits package and a salary that is commensurate with qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Further details can be accessed at: http://www.uwo.ca/hr/benefits/your_benefits/faculty.html.

 

Western’s Recruitment and Retention Office is available to assist in the transition of successful applicants and their families.

 

Affirmation Policy Statement: Western, like many postsecondary institutions in Canada, is moving beyond sole reliance upon Indigenous self-identification in its hiring processes. This is to safeguard against the use of incorrect, incomplete, or misleading information in circumstances in which a candidate has made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership. Candidates who are invited for an interview or who are short-listed, and who have made a declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership for material advantage at Western, including where required or preferred for the position, will be asked to have their declaration of Indigenous citizenship or membership affirmed through a relational accountability process, led by the Office of Indigenous Initiatives (OII), that is consistent with Indigenous ways of knowing, being, and doing. Please contact the OII directly for details on the affirmation processes: https://indigenous.uwo.ca/. The policy can be viewed at: Policy 1.58: Affirming Declarations of Indigenous Citizenship or Membership at Western University. 

 

About the Faculties:  The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry has emerging and established research foci in sustainable healthy aging, infection and immunity, cancer research and neurobiology.  Within this context there is a special emphasis on biomedical research and teaching with a focus on human health and disease. Relevant to this CRC position, the Basic Medical Science and Clinical Departments within Schulich provide key support and expertise in basic, clinical, and applied aspects related to the biochemistry, cellular physiology and molecular biology of cells, microorganisms, and systems. The Faculty supports excellence in: Research and scholarship; Training and mentorship of undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-doctoral/clinical fellows by providing hands-on, technical laboratory and research experience; Teaching of undergraduate Bachelor of Medical Science (BMs) students, graduate students and professional students in Medicine and Dentistry.

 

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is home to several research facilities and state-of-the-art core facilities at Western that have been revitalized through recent major investments. At the molecular and cellular level, the School has the London Regional Genomics facility that support genomics and transcriptomics at the single cell level, the Flow Cytometry and the Molecular Pathology Core. Within the Department of Biochemistry, the BioCORE contains shared facilities for Mass Spectrometry for proteomics and metabolomics, NMR facilities for both protein and small molecule characterization and facilities for biophysical characterization of proteins and metabolites. The Western Biotherapeutics Centre is a new facility that is geared towards developing molecular biotherapeutics. Outside of Biochemistry and at the macro level, core facilities include a Biomedical Research Facility for animal housing, an Animal Cognition and Behavioural Neuroscience Core, a Translational Imaging Research Facility, and an Imaging Pathogens for Knowledge Translation (ImPaKT) Facility with Containment Level 2+ and 3 cell culture laboratories and animal housing. More information can be obtained at: https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/research/research_excellence/core_facilities.html .

 

About the Departments:  The Department of Biochemistry is a research-intensive department with strong upper year undergraduate, and strong graduate programs. The Department has 22 faculty, engaged in a diverse portfolio of research that includes areas of focus in metabolomics, proteomics, synthetic biology and macromolecular structure and function determination.

 

The Department of Chemistry is a research-intensive department in Western’s Faculty of Science, with both undergraduate and graduate programs. The Department is home to 30 faculty, including 10 current or former Canada Research Chairs and NSERC Industrial Research Chairs. Chemistry at Western has core research strengths in molecular and macromolecular materials, as well as surface and interfacial chemistry and corrosion science.  The Department has faculty placed in the London Regional Cancer Program  and adjunct faculty members at the Lawson Research Institute and cyclotron facility. Western Chemistry has comprehensive in-house core infrastructure including modern NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction facilities.

 

About Western:  With annual research funding exceeding $300 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada’s top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities, and one of Canada’s most beautiful campuses.

 

Western’s campus is in London, Ontario, a city with a population of approximately 400,000, located midway between Toronto and Detroit. With an extensive park system, river valleys, tree-lined streets, and bicycle paths, London is known as the “Forest City”. London has a reasonable cost-of-living and hosts an international airport, galleries, theatre, music, sporting events, and excellent restaurants.

 

With an enviable national reputation and an international profile that ranks among the top universities world-wide, Western pushes the boundaries of pedagogical and scholarly excellence while setting a national standard for a student experience that is second to none. Western is a founding member of Canada’s U15, serves as a hub for more than 500 international research collaborations, and is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. There are more than 38,000 students within Western’s 12 Faculties and Schools and 3 affiliated University Colleges. Approximately 4,000 faculty and staff work in partnership to deliver 400+ specializations, majors, and minors, as well as innovative modular degree programs. For more information about Western’s strategic priorities, visit Western Strategic Plan and Indigenous Strategic Plan and for information on Western’s research areas please visit Research Western.

 

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, the Faculty of Science, and Western University recognize that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is central to the University’s mandate as a research-intensive institution of higher learning and a community leader. Western understands that our pursuit of research excellence and our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion are mutually supporting. As such, Western is committed to achieving and maintaining an equitable representation amongst our Canada Research Chair holders, as well as within Western’s broader research enterprise.

 

To Apply:   Applications will be reviewed by a multi-disciplinary committee and must include the following:

• A completed regular full-time faculty application form that can be found at the following link:

(MassSpectrometryOmicsNovelTheraTier1Application.pdf).

• A cover letter addressing how your expertise fits this position and complements existing strengths at the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and the Faculty of Science
• A detailed curriculum vitae
• A plan identifying your proposed research program and most significant contributions to the field mass spectrometry ‘omics. In your statement, describe how your past contributions connect with your research plan and how your research plan will build research capacity at Western (up to five single -spaced pages, 1” margins and font size 12)
• A statement of your overall teaching and mentoring philosophies. This statement should include descriptions of past formal and informal mentorship experience, and plans for mentorship and training at Western (up to two single-spaced pages, 1” margins, font size 12). If available, summaries of teaching evaluations should be provided in addition to these two pages.
• A statement on how your track record and plans create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment for research, teaching, and service (up to two single-spaced pages, 1” margins, font size 12)
• The names and email addresses of 3 academic referees.

 

The application package should be assembled into a single PDF document for submission to Dr. Gloor via email to jessica.jamieson@schulich.uwo.ca.

 

 

Western reserves the right to review applicants to ensure eligibility for funding under applicable research security policies.

 

Positions are subject to budget approval.  Applicants should have fluent written and oral communications skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.

 

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

 

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the application and recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Jessica Jamieson jessica.jamieson@schulich.uwo.ca.

The Edwin S. H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging (ELCHA) at the University of British Columbia is pleased to announce a new career opportunity supporting the Canadian Microbiome Mapping Initiative (CMMI). We are currently seeking an outstanding candidate for a full-time role contributing to the development of an integrated multi-omics platform designed to investigate how the microbiome influences health and disease.

CMMI is a large, collaborative research initiative involving investigators from ELCHA, multiple UBC research centres, and external partners. The project aims to advance understanding of the biological mechanisms linking the microbiome to human health, including healthy aging and clinical applications beginning with Parkinson’s disease.

To support this work, ELCHA is recruiting for either a Postdoctoral Research Fellow or a Data Analyst, depending on the experience, background, and funding associated with the successful candidate.

Working closely with investigators, bioinformaticians, and research staff across participating laboratories, the individual hired will support the design and implementation of reproducible pipelines for multi-omics data integration and analysis, coordinate technical data activities across research groups, and contribute to statistical and computational analyses exploring relationships between the microbiome, multi-omics datasets, and human health.

Under the supervision of CMMI PI Dr. Michael Kobor, and with scientific and technical guidance from Dr. Emilia Lim and the CMMI Data Analysis and Integration Committee, the candidate will contribute to data analysis, data integration, and interpretation across diverse datasets. The role also includes collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure data quality, develop analytical workflows, and support the interpretation and dissemination of research findings.

The successful candidate will contribute to the integration and analysis of a rapidly expanding dataset involving more than 600 participants. This work will support high-impact research exploring the microbiome’s role in aging and disease while helping to build a scalable data platform for future discovery.

1. Postdoctoral Research Fellow: The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will lead analytical strategy and multi-omics data integration, developing and refining computational pipelines while contributing to study interpretation and scientific publications. Candidates should hold a PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or a related field, with experience in reproducible workflows, pipeline development, and AI/ML-based analysis. The role includes mentoring trainees, presenting research at international conferences, and contributing to grant applications and manuscripts. The fellow will benefit from mentorship and collaboration with leading experts across UBC and ELCHA, supporting career development and opportunities for future funding.
2. Data Analyst: The Data Analyst will support the development and maintenance of multi-omics data integration pipelines and contribute to computational analyses across project datasets. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in bioinformatics, computational biology, statistics, computer science, or a related field, with experience in data integration, pipeline development, and computational analysis. Familiarity with multi-omics datasets and AI/ML analytical approaches is preferred. The role involves collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure data quality, workflow implementation, and effective data analysis across the initiative.

The position will be full-time (100% FTE) for a one-year term with the possibility of extension, and will be based at the Edwin S. H. Leong Centre for Healthy Aging on the UBC Vancouver campus, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement.

How to Apply:

Applicants can view the full job posting and submit their application through Workday using the links provided below:

1. Postdoctoral Research Fellow JR23702
2. Data Analyst JR23881

We encourage qualified candidates interested in advancing cutting-edge microbiome and multi-omics research to apply.

The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology in the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan invites applicants for a full-time 5-year term Lecturer position in the areas of Immunology and Cell Metabolism with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.

The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology in partnership with the Department of Anatomy, Physiology, and Pharmacology offer a Biomedical Sciences undergraduate degree program that is co-administered by the Colleges of Medicine and Arts & Science.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD and sufficient knowledge to teach Immunology. The successful candidate will teach Introduction to Immunology and Advanced Immunology in the first year with additional courses in subsequent years such as, but not limited to, in-person and on-line sections of BMSC 230: Metabolism, and hybrid delivery of MEDC 136: Medical Immunology, which is part of the undergraduate medical education program. The candidate will contribute to departmental committees focused on undergraduate teaching.

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, SK, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.

The starting salary band for Lecturer in the 2026-2027 academic year is $95,187 to $139,203 pursuant to Article 18.3 of the 2023-2027 USFA Collective Agreement.

Interested candidates must submit a complete application package that includes: a cover letter outlining how their experience to date has prepared them for the position; a detailed curriculum vitae; and a teaching dossier or other evidence of teaching effectiveness. The teaching dossier should include sample course syllabi or outlines, teaching evaluations, and a statement of teaching philosophy and interests. In addition, applicants must include the names and contact information for three references. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For information related to equity, diversity and inclusion please see our webpage: https://medicine.usask.ca/about-us/edi.php).

Due to federal immigration requirements, we ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of citizenship, residency or work eligibility.

Applications will be accepted until April 16, 2026. Please send your complete application package to:

Department Head and Chair of the Search Committee

Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology

107 Wiggins Road, Rm GA20.12

Saskatoon, SK Canada   S7N 5E5

Telephone: (306) 966-4375

Email: bmiadmin@usask.ca