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The Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Immunology and Inflammation, with an anticipated faculty appointment start date of July 1, 2021. The appointment will be in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences. This search is oriented toward a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. A tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor may be considered in the case of an exceptional candidate. This appointment is open only to qualified individuals who self- identify as women[see footnote 1].  We welcome and support applications from candidates who also identify in other under-represented equity-seeking groups, including but not exclusive to, the other three federally designated groups – Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Racialized/Visible Minorities – and members of 2SLGBTQ+ communities

Our top priority is to provide opportunities for emerging scholars to develop an internationally recognized research profile within an environment wherein all faculty can thrive.

Canada Research Chairs were established as part of a national strategy to foster research excellence (www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca). The successful candidate must submit an external application to the Tri-agency Institutional Program Secretariat that meets the requirements for the successful nomination of Tier 2 Chair as defined by the Canada Research Chairs Program:

• be an excellent emerging world-class researcher who has demonstrated particular research creativity;
• have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their field in the next five to ten years;
• have the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers; and
• be proposing an original, innovative research program of high quality.

Candidates more than 10 years from their highest degree at the time of nomination may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. Acceptable justifications are generally limited to breaks in the candidate’s research career due to maternity or parental leave, extended sick leave, clinical training, and family care. Please contact research@queensu.ca if you desire more information on the Tier 2 justification process.  In addition, the impact of certain circumstances (including but not limited to parental leave, family responsibilities, illness, disability, research in emerging fields, limited access to resources) that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research productivity. Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience and/or career interruptions to allow for a fair assessment of their application.

With annual research funding exceeding $200 million, Queen’s ranks as one of Canada’s premier research-intensive universities. The Faculty of Health Sciences hosts numerous translational research centres and units that coalesce scientists with common research interests that will complement the successful applicant. These include the  Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Research Group at Queens (3IQ), the Centre for Neurosciences (CNS), the Gastrointestinal Disease Research Unit (GIDRU), the Human Mobility Research Centre (HMRC), the Queen’s Cardiopulmonary Unit (QCPU); the Queen’s Cancer Research Institute (QCRI), and the Translational Institute of Medicine (TIME). These transdisciplinary groups and units maintain extensive regional, national and global research collaborations. The close proximity of the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences to the Kingston Health Science Centre (KHSC) and the Kingston General Health Research Institute (KGHRI) also affords exceptional opportunities to engage clinicians and clinician scientists, including in patient-oriented research.

The successful candidate will hold an advanced degree (i.e., PhD, DVM, and/or MD) and will be an emerging leader in the field of immunology and/or inflammation. They will have a distinguished, innovative record of accomplishment in the role of immunology in human health and disease. They will have expertise spanning a range of experimental approaches to study immunity and inflammation in health and disease.  Evidence of clinical research collaborations, or the strong potential to develop such collaborations, will be viewed as an asset.  The ideal candidate should complement existing strengths within the Department and/or University.

The successful candidate will establish an innovative, independent research program. They will be expected to apply for external research funding from national funding agencies, such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research and the National Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada, to support their research program.  They will supervise, mentor, train, and teach students and other highly qualified personnel from diverse backgrounds. They will also be expected to collaborate with clinical and non-clinical colleagues in the Faculty of Health Sciences, as well as with other scientists at Queen’s University.

Queen’s University Commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: Queen’s University is committed to excellence in research and research training for the benefit of Canadians and to achieving a more equitable, diverse and inclusive Canadian research enterprise.

Queen’s University has an employment equity program that meets the goals of the Canada Research Chairs program and the requirements of our collective agreement with the Faculty Association. Until such time as we have met our Canada Research Chairs Program equity targets (http://queensu.ca/vpr/prizes-awards-chairs/canada-research-chairs-program-crcp), preference will be given to members of the Four Designated Groups under the Canada Research Chairs program: women, Indigenous/Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and racialized persons/visible minorities. This appointment is open only to qualified individuals who self- identify as women. All applicants will be invited to self-identify once they have applied. Self-identification information will be held in confidence by the Human Rights and Equity Office and one specially trained member of the selection committee. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada will be given priority.

To comply with Federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information about how many applicants for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their country of origin or citizenship, however, all applications must include one of the following statements: “I am a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Candidates should submit a complete application comprising:

• a cover letter (including one of the two statements regarding Canadian citizenship / permanent resident status specified in the previous paragraph);
• a current Curriculum Vitae that includes a comprehensive list of publications (with supervised students on publications clearly identified), awards, and grants received;
• a statement of current and prospective research interests and experience;
• a statement of teaching experience and interests together with a teaching portfolio.
• the names and contact information of a minimum of three referees, one of whom must be at arm’s length.

In their application package, candidates should also identify their strengths and experiences with respect to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion in their institutional environment.

Review of applications will commence on January 4, 2021 and will continue to be reviewed until a suitable candidate is found. Applicants are asked to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to:

Dr. Lynne-Marie Postovit

Head, Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences

Queen’s University

Kingston, Ontario, K7L 3N6

dbmsrecruit@queensu.ca

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants requiring accommodations, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Jackie Moore in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences at dbmsrecruit@queensu.ca.

People from across Canada and around the world come to learn, teach and carry out research at Queen’s University. Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the Employee and Family Assistance Program. You will also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children.  Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ‘top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible employees on maternity/parental leave.  In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for eligible daycare expenses for employees with dependent children in daycare. Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

Additional information about Queen’s University can be found on the Faculty Recruitment and Support website. The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in historic Kingston on the shores of Lake Ontario. Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural, recreational, and creative opportunities. Visit Inclusive Queen’s for information on equity, diversity and inclusion resources and initiatives.

Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and the Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at http://queensu.ca/facultyrelations/faculty-librarians-and-archivists/collective-agreement and at http://www.qufa.ca.

Appointments are subject to review and final approval by the Provost. Only nominees external to Queen’s University will be considered. (Please note that, for the purposes of this competition, Queen’s Term Adjuncts and Adjunct-1s will be considered as external nominees).

Footnote 1: “Women” is used because the CRC Program currently employs the categories of the four federally designated groups (FDG) – Women, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities – to monitor progress towards meeting equity goals. Queen’s has an under-representation of women among Tier 1 Chairholders. The Tri-Agency Institutional Programs Secretariat (TIPS) has established targets for CRC representation, with staggered deadlines for meeting targets between the period of 2020 to 2029. This initiative follows the provisions for a special program as described by the Ontario Human Rights Commission.

A two-year fellowship is available to work on the characterization of RNA G4 across the transcriptomes of various cell types of the human nervous system. The objectives are to analyse the structure of these G4s, to determine their contribution on the post-transcriptional regulation of the health and disease cells, and to modulate their folding in cells. The research group of Pr. Perreault is at the Department of Biochemistry and Functional Genomics of the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences. It has expertise in the prediction and the study of RNA G4 http://jpperreaultlab.recherche.usherbrooke.ca/.

For more information or to apply, please send your  CV with a short description of your motivation to jean-pierre.perreault@usherbrooke.ca.

The University of Sherbrooke is a French-speaking institution that offers the opportunity to benefit from an academic education and a research environment that are recognized and valued around the world. It hosts more than 30 000 students, including more than 1,600 foreign students from 120 countries worldwide. More than 85% of the students enrolled at the University are from outside Sherbrooke. Sherbrooke is a friendly, dynamic, bilingual city. It is the 6th most important city in Québec with about 160 000 citizens, located among hills, valleys and plateaus. Sports, nature and culture lovers will find that Sherbrooke offers them all sorts of activities including hiking, skiing, golfing, biking, as well as art galleries, museums, theatre, fine dining, cinemas and numerous other activities for culture aficionados.

The Faculty of Science, York University, invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a professorial stream tenure-track or tenured appointment at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level to commence July 1, 2021.  Candidates must be appointable to one of the departments of Biology, Physics and Astronomy, or Mathematics and Statistics. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval. The successful candidate will be affiliated with the Department that best suits their research and teaching interests.

This opportunity is open to qualified individuals who self-identify as Black peoples of African Descent (for example Africans and African heritage people from the Caribbean, Americas, Europe). Recognizing the underrepresentation of Black faculty, this opportunity is to support the University’s Affirmative Action program and has been developed based on the special program provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code. The position is part of a cohort hire of fourteen new colleagues at York University, including hires across a number of faculties and a wide range of areas and fields. The successful candidate will be joining a vibrant scholarly community at York, where we aspire to achieve equity and diversity in all areas, including race equity.

Applicants must have a PhD and postdoctoral experience in one of the following disciplines: Biology, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Mathematics or Statistics, with a demonstrated excellence or promise of excellence in scholarly research and teaching. Applicants should have a clearly articulated program of research. The Department of Physics and Astronomy is particularly interested in candidates who can make use of the next generation of observing facilities and/or their data products and who have experience working at the cutting edge of investigations involving large bodies of astronomical data. The Department of Biology is interested in candidates who are undertaking innovative and integrative approaches to study fundamental genetics or immunology at a molecular, cellular, and/or organismal level. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics encourages applicants in any area and especially the field of Statistics with strength in Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or High dimensional Statistics, or any field of Pure Mathematics.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in outstanding, innovative, and externally funded research at the highest level. Candidates must provide evidence or promise of research excellence as demonstrated in: the research statement; a record of publications (including forthcoming publications) in top-ranked and field-relevant journals; presentations at scientific or discipline-specific conferences; awards and accolades; and strong recommendations from referees of high standing.

The position will involve graduate teaching and supervision, as well as undergraduate teaching.  The successful candidate must be suitable for prompt appointment to the Faculty of Graduate Studies.

Evidence of excellence or promise of excellence in teaching should be submitted through the teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education and technology enhanced learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference.

York University champions new ways of thinking that drive research and teaching excellence. Through cross-disciplinary programming, innovative course design, diverse experiential learning and a supportive community environment, our students receive the education they need to create big ideas that make an impact on the world. Located in Toronto, York is the third largest university in Canada, with a strong community of 53,000 students, 7,000 faculty and administrative staff, and more than 300,000 alumni.

York University has a policy on Accommodation in Employment for Persons with Disabilities and is committed to working towards a barrier-free workplace and to expanding the accessibility of the workplace to persons with disabilities. Candidates who require accommodation during the selection process are invited to contact Professor Gerald Audette, Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, and Chair of the Search Committee, Email:  scijobs@yorku.ca.

This selection will be limited to individuals who self-identify as Black. York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. York University encourages Black peoples to self-identify as a member of one or more of the four designated groups: women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities. The Affirmative Action program can be found at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs  or by calling the AA line at 416-736-5713.   Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so as part of the application process (https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16998). The form can also be found at: http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/self-identification-form.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and Indigenous peoples in Canada will be given priority. No application will be considered without a completed mandatory Work Status Declaration form which can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/affirmative-action/work-authorization-form.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is December 7, 2020. All application materials, including a letter of application with an up-to-date curriculum vitae, a statement of research and teaching interests, and teaching evaluations should be submitted electronically through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/16998. Furthermore, applicants should arrange for three or more signed letters of recommendation to be sent on their behalf. Any queries about this position should be directed to Professor Gerald Audette, Associate Dean, Faculty Affairs, and Chair of the Search Committee, Email: scijobs@yorku.ca.

About the Faculty of Science and the Departments

The Faculty of Science is a hub of research and teaching excellence, fostering scientific discovery and preparing global thinkers to advance knowledge and human progress. Our students learn from, and work with, outstanding faculty members, and benefit from leading-edge research facilities. Our scientists collaborate with colleagues around the world in academia, industry and government, and engage with the community at large through extensive outreach activities and media.

Further information about the Faculty of Science, with departmental links for the Departments of Biology, Physics and Astronomy, or Mathematics and Statistics at http://science.yorku.ca/

A postdoctoral position is available immediately in the Walid A. Houry’s group for an excellent student to study the structure and function of molecular chaperones and ATP-dependent proteases. The successful candidate will have a PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or a related field. Strong knowledge of X-ray crystallography and cryoEM is required for this position. For more information about the projects, the lab website is http://lab.walidhoury.com/

Please forward a cover letter and CV to walid.houry@utoronto.ca

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Dr. Walid A. Houry, PhD

Professor

Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine

Department of Chemistry, Faculty of Arts and Science

University of Toronto

661 University Avenue

MaRS Centre, West Tower, Room 1612

Toronto, ON M5G 1M1

CANADA

Web http://lab.walidhoury.com

Position Title: Scientific Innovation Project Coordinator

Position Status: Full-Time Regular

Department: Liquid Waste Services

Employee Group: Teamsters Local 31

Location: 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby

Salary Range/ Wage Rate: PG 27 $2,993.53 – $3,536.55 bi-weekly

Our Liquid Waste Services Department is seeking a Scientific Innovation Project Coordinator to join the Collaborative Innovations Team within the Policy, Planning and Analysis Division. The Collaborative Innovations Team explores utility improvement ideas and demonstrates their positive impact for inclusion in utility plans. This position will have a significant role in moving the needle on wastewater innovation and regional sustainability. The normal work place for this position is Metro Vancouver’s Head Office in Burnaby.

You are:

• Inventive with the ability to draw from a breadth of scientific knowledge.
• Resourceful, gaining insights from your vast professional network to solve large-scale problems.
• Well-grounded in science and research in microbiological or biochemical water or wastewater systems.
• Able to communicate complex matters into simple terms.
• Passionate about people, partnerships, and the planet.

This role:

• Develops initiatives for technological innovations in wastewater operations in areas such as resource recovery, renewable energy, process optimization and sustainability; investigates problem or opportunity, performs research and complex technical analyses to evaluate the application of scientific advancements involving microbiological, biochemical and related processes to wastewater operations; liaises with internal collaborators, academic institutions, research organizations and industry in the review of innovative approaches and technologies.
• Develops proposals to investigate the viability of prospective innovations and presents recommendations to senior management, political committees, professional groups and other stakeholders; outlines project scope, including methodology, plans, participants, budgets, deliverables and timelines; drafts reports, grant applications or other information to support proposals.
• Coordinates approved projects to develop the innovation in partnership with external parties; directs, coordinates and participates in the work of staff and oversees contractors; reviews technical reports for accuracy and compliance with project objectives; drafts partnership agreements, organizes financial accounts, monitors budgets and contracts; evaluates progress towards objectives and provides related updates.
• Evaluates overall effectiveness of the innovation project upon completion; recommends next steps, alternative direction for improving processes and future opportunities; reports on outcomes as required.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with internal and external parties; aligns the interests of external parties to selected innovative initiatives; develops relationships with professionals and researchers from diverse fields of study.
• Maintains currency on emergent scientific discoveries and technological advances related to the field of wastewater operations.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of materials such as records, technical and status reports, project and experiment specifications.
• Performs related work as required.

To be successful, you have:

• Degree in microbiology, biology, chemistry or other applied discipline; eligibility for registration in a professional association related to the work; considerable related experience in water or wastewater utility operations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods and techniques of researching, evaluating and analyzing scientific approaches to technological innovations in wastewater operations.
• Considerable knowledge of wastewater collection and treatment processes, including the physical, chemical and microbiological processes at work within engineered systems and their environmental impact.
• Considerable knowledge of sources of data and current literature, trends, research methodology and developments in scientific fields related to the work.
• Considerable knowledge of the methods, principles, practices of operating computer and peripheral equipment and software related to the work.
• Ability to review problem or opportunity, research and analyze technical data, and synthesize concepts towards an innovative purpose, drawing on scientific knowledge, industry experience and professional networks.
• Ability to develop clear and concise reports and proposals, detailed project specifications and related documentation, and to coordinate project resources and monitor budgets, contracts and agreements.
• Ability to coordinate projects and to direct, coordinate and participate in the work of staff, direct and oversee contractors, and liaise with external partners to evaluate progress towards objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of internal and external contacts.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to make presentations to stakeholders. for the Province of British Columbia.

Our Vision:

Metro Vancouver embraces collaboration and innovation in providing sustainable regional services that contribute to a livable and resilient region and a healthy natural environment for current and future generations.

Please follow this link http://www.metrovancouver.org/about/careers/ to our Careers page where you can submit your application by October 12, 2020.

Position Title/Rank: Assistant Professor, Molecular Mechanisms of Disease
College: College of Biological Science
Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Date: September 1, 2020
Deadline: October 31, 2020
Please reference: AD #20-32

Position Description:

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Molecular Mechanisms of Disease.

We are seeking outstanding candidates whose research interests focus on signal transduction, membraneless organelles, or RNA biology in the context of cancer or neurological disorder. Individuals investigating these topics at the molecular or systems level in a variety of research models including vertebrates, immortalized cell lines, and/or patient-derived stem cells are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate may have expertise in a wide range of experimental approaches, including biochemical, imaging, pharmacological, immunological, advanced -omics technologies, or other relevant strategies. The successful applicant is expected to establish an innovative and sustainable research program that will integrate with, and expand, the research strengths of the Department, and offer new avenues for collaboration.

Qualifications include a Ph.D., a preferred minimum of two years of relevant post-doctoral experience, a proven record of research excellence evident in high-quality publications and demonstrated potential to establish a competitive independent research program and secure research funding. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the potential to provide effective and innovative teaching to a diverse population of graduate and undergraduate students, and will be committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment.

A culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative at the University of Guelph as this is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating a modern academic community. Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds is essential. Therefore, we invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially from groups that are underrepresented in higher education. The Department is a collegial, inclusive, and welcoming environment that values diversity, and wellness among our members as key ingredients in our collective success.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, research-intensive department with 44 faculty members who study diverse biological systems at levels from molecules to cells. The Department is the home of undergraduate programs in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Neuroscience, and contributes to programs in Biological Science, Biomedical Science, and Plant Science. Graduate training activities include programs offering M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology, and a Master of Biotechnology degree. Faculty members also participate in cross-department programs, including Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Neuroscience, Plant Science, and Toxicology. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a creative and independent research program, sustained by external funding from national/provincial agencies, and contribute to graduate and undergraduate training.

The University of Guelph is the second largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 130,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of about 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our University positions us to create positive change, here, and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials as a single PDF file: (1) a cover letter indicating area(s) of research focus; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) an overview of proposed research program (max. 1500 words; see below for additional details); (4) a teaching statement (max. 500 words); (5) a separate statement describing the strategies you will use to promote inclusion and support a diverse community in your research lab and classrooms (max. 500 words); and (6) contact information of three references. Assessment of applications will begin on October 31, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications should be sent by email to the attention of:

Dr. Nina Jones

Search Committee Chair

Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

College of Biological Science

University of Guelph

Guelph, ON, Canada N1G 2W1

Email: mcbchair@uoguelph.ca

The overview of proposed research statement should be a maximum length of 1500 words (~ 3 pages) of 12pt font. This statement should:

• Detail the candidate’s specific area of expertise, with a description of their contributions to the field.
• Provide a detailed plan of their future independent research program, and how this program might be leveraged to obtain extramural funding.
• Indicate how the candidate’s research program will synergize with the Department’s research environment.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Guelph recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph resides on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron people and the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and we offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

If you require a medical accommodation during the recruitment or selection process, please contact the University of Guelph Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674.

Position Title/Rank: Assistant Professor, Innate Immunity
College: College of Biological Science
Department: Molecular and Cellular Biology
Date: September 1, 2020
Deadline: October 31, 2020

Please reference: AD #20-31

Position Description:

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position, at the rank of Assistant Professor, in the area of Innate Immunity.

We are seeking outstanding candidates whose research interests are at the interface of microbes (bacterial, fungal and/or viral) and the human innate immune system. Individuals investigating the interactions between commensal or pathogenic microorganisms and the physical barriers and cellular responses of the innate immune system are particularly encouraged to apply. The successful candidate may have expertise in a wide range of experimental approaches, including immunological, microbiological, biochemical, -omics technologies and other relevant strategies. The successful applicant is expected to establish an innovative and sustainable research program that will integrate with, and expand, the research strengths of the Department, and offer new avenues for collaboration.

Qualifications include a Ph.D., a preferred minimum of two years of relevant post-doctoral experience, a proven record of research excellence evident in high-quality publications and demonstrated potential to establish a competitive independent research program and secure research funding. The successful candidate must also demonstrate the potential to provide effective and innovative teaching to a diverse population of graduate and undergraduate students, and will be committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and multicultural competence in an educational and work environment.

A culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative at the University of Guelph as this is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating a modern academic community. Willingness to work collaboratively with faculty and to mentor students from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and academic backgrounds is essential. Therefore, we invite and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, especially from groups that are underrepresented in higher education. The Department is a collegial, inclusive, and welcoming environment that values diversity, and wellness among our members as key ingredients in our collective success.

The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, research-intensive department with 44 faculty members who study diverse biological systems at levels from molecules to cells. The Department is the home of undergraduate programs in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Neuroscience, and contributes to programs in Biological Science, Biomedical Science, and Plant Science. Graduate training activities include programs offering M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology, and a Master of Biotechnology degree. Faculty members also participate in cross-department programs, including Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Neuroscience, Plant Science, and Toxicology. The successful applicant will be expected to develop a creative and independent research program, sustained by external funding from national/provincial agencies, and contribute to graduate and undergraduate training.

The University of Guelph is the second largest employer in Guelph, a city of approximately 130,000 people, located about an hour drive west of Toronto, Ontario. The University of Guelph is a top-ranked comprehensive university in Canada with an enrolment of about 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across over 40 academic units. The University is known for its commitment to student learning, innovative research, and collaboration with world-class partners. It is a unique place, with transformative research and teaching and a distinctive campus culture. People who learn and work here are shaped and inspired by a shared purpose: To Improve Life. Reflecting that shared purpose in every experience connected to our University positions us to create positive change, here, and around the world. Our University community shares a profound sense of social responsibility, a drive for international development, and an obligation to address global issues.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit the following materials as a single PDF file: (1) a cover letter indicating area(s) of research focus; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) an overview of proposed research program (max. 1500 words; see below for additional details); (4) a teaching statement (max. 500 words); (5) a separate statement describing the strategies you will use to promote inclusion and support a diverse community in your research lab and classrooms (max. 500 words); and (6) contact information of three references. Assessment of applications will begin on October 31, 2020 and will continue until the position is filled.

Applications should be sent by email to the attention of:

Dr. Cezar Khursigara

Search Committee Chair

Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology

College of Biological Science

University of Guelph

Guelph, ON, Canada N1G 2W1

Email: mcbchair@uoguelph.ca

The overview of proposed research statement should be a maximum length of 1500 words (~ 3 pages) of 12pt font. This statement should:

1. Detail the candidate’s specific area of expertise, with a description of their contributions to the field.
2. Provide a detailed plan of their future independent research program, and how this program might be leveraged to obtain extramural funding.
3. Indicate how the candidate’s research program will synergize with the Department’s research environment.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

The University of Guelph recognizes that applicants may have had obligations outside of work that have negatively impacted their record of achievements (e.g., parental, elder care, and/or medical). You are not required to disclose these obligations in the hiring process. If you choose to do so, the University will ensure that these obligations do not negatively impact the assessment of your qualifications for the position.

The University of Guelph resides on the ancestral lands of the Attawandaron people and the treaty lands and territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and we offer our respect to our Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Métis neighbours as we strive to strengthen our relationships with them.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion  is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution.

If you require a medical accommodation during the recruitment or selection process, please contact the University of Guelph Occupational Health and Wellness at 519-824-4120 x52674.