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The Departments of Biology and Biochemistry of Bishop’s University invite applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Plant Biochemistry, beginning July 1, 2022. We are seeking applicants with expertise in plant biochemistry, plant physiology and bioinformatics. The successful candidate will be expected to teach between 3-5 courses per year depending on external funding and should be able to teach a first-year course in Molecular and Cellular Biology, an intermediate course in Plant Biochemistry/Physiology, and their choice of courses in either General Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, or a subject of their choice. Candidates must possess a PhD, an active research program and a competitive publication record. Bishop’s University is primarily an undergraduate institution and candidates should have demonstrated compelling teaching ability at the undergraduate level, as well as the ability to offer research opportunities and experience to our honours students. Available research and teaching spaces include modern laboratories, a newly renovated greenhouse, and an outdoor garden area. Possibilities of collaboration with the newly created sustainable agriculture farm and program are also available. More information about Bishop’s University and the Departments of Biology and Biochemistry can be found at www.ubishops.ca

Located in the beautiful Eastern Townships just southeast of Montreal, our riverside campus has a growing and vibrant research culture, cohesive community, small class sizes, collegial faculty and staff, and is rated first in the country on student satisfaction.

Bishop’s University is committed to growing and strengthening the on-campus presence of members of equity-seeking groups, including women, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, people with diverse gender identities, and people with disabilities. Candidates who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the process may contact Human Resources at HR@ubishops.ca.

We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds and encourage members from equity-seeking groups to self identify in their application. Our university is an advocate for equity and is committed to ensuring representation of qualified persons in under-represented groups.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply although, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Application packages, including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of research achievements and future objectives, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and the names and contact information of at least three references must be sent by email as one PDF file to Mrs. Nancy Robichaud, Assistant to the Dean of Science, Bishop’s University, nrobicha@ubishops.ca. Review of the applications will begin January 15th, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Bishop’s University is located on the traditional and unceded territory of the Abenaki people.

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Assistant Professor (Host-Pathogen Interactions)

Tenure-Track Position

Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology

College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor with the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology in the area of Host- Pathogen Interactions. We are searching for individuals with exceptional promise to develop a vibrant, externally funded research program. While we encourage applications from candidates studying any aspect of Host-Pathogen Interactions that complement and expand upon existing departmental strengths, we are particularly interested in candidates who explore host-pathogen interactions with an immunology perspective. The successful candidate will also show a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching, particularly in the area of immunology.

The department has several areas of research strength encompassing structural, genetic, cellular and molecular biological and biochemical investigator-led programs focused on viral and bacterial pathogenesis, cancer biology, immunology and various aspects of metabolism, offering many opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. Specific research areas of BMI faculty can be viewed here: (https://medicine.usask.ca/bmi/people/faculty.php#Faculty). The department benefits from having the Canadian Light Source situated on our campus, and the department has affiliations with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization-International Vaccine Centre (VIDO-InterVac) and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency.

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, Saskatchewan, a family friendly 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 25,000.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD degree and post-doctoral experience in a biomedical discipline relevant to the position and a demonstrated ability to conduct original, innovative research. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and show an interest in fostering collaborations with faculty members in the department and elsewhere on campus.

Salary band for this position at the rank of Assistant Professor for the 2021-2022 academic year is $98,178 to $117,978.

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit via email a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a brief statement of research interests and 5-year research plan (max. 3 pages), a teaching statement (1 page), an equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statement (1 page or less), and contact information for three references. In your EDI statement please reflect on your lived experiences, attitudes, beliefs and practices then discuss how you will consider EDI in your role as a colleague, teacher, researcher, and in building your research team. For more information related to equity, diversity and inclusion please see our webpage: https://medicine.usask.ca/about-us/edi.php. The complete application package should be sent to:

Bill Roesler
Chair of Search Committee
107 Wiggins Road, Rm GA20.12
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5
Telephone: (306) 966-4375

Email: bmiadmin@usask.ca

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate in the cover letter 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. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

Review of applications will begin in February of 2022; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is September 1, 2022.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology and the College of Medicine are committed to equity, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any prohibited grounds detailed in the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. This reasonable and justifiable measure has been implemented pursuant to section 48 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.

The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites applications from academic clinicians for a full-time faculty position in Translational Multi-Omics, with a focus on proteomics and metabolomics, at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track). This position will be primarily based in Victoria, BC, supported by the Faculty of Medicine Island Medical Program.

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UBC is a hybrid, academically intensive clinical Department within the UBC Faculty of Medicine whose activities are provincial in scope and span a broad spectrum of teaching, research, and academic service, often performed in the milieu of clinical practice, and are ultimately devoted to improving the care, treatment, and well-being of patients. The Department offers academic degrees at the bachelor’s (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science (BMLSc) and graduate (MSc, PhD) levels, with the graduate program, one of the largest in the Faculty of Medicine, being recognized by UBC for its quality. The Department plays a major role in the MD undergraduate program and offers accredited residency-training programs. Faculty members participate across a spectrum of research from basic investigative to translational to clinical applied research and are recognized locally, nationally and internationally for their excellence.

The Island Medical Program is a distributed site of the UBC Faculty of Medicine MD Undergraduate Program.  The MD Undergraduate Program is distributed to four geographically distinct sites across British Columbia to address the shortages of physicians in rural, remote, coastal, and Indigenous communities, where healthcare needs are most acute.  The Island Medical Program occurs in partnership with the University of Victoria and the Island Health to deliver medical curriculum.

Reporting to the Head of the UBC Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, the successful candidate will lead a translational multi-omics research program with a focus on proteomics and metabolomics. They will actively participate in the undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate teaching activities of the unit and work with others to develop new educational offerings in translational multi-omics.  The successful candidate will work closely with the Director of the University of Victoria Genome BC Proteomics Centre to establish a formal translational interface that can enable the creation of unique translational and implementation science capabilities to develop, validate, and implement innovative personalized applications, including those supporting diagnostic, prognostic, preventive, and treatment strategies. The incumbent will work collaboratively and complementarily with leading multi-omics researchers, investigators, and clinicians at the University of Victoria, Island Health, and UBC, including the Academy of Translational Medicine in the Faculty of Medicine, and elsewhere.

The successful candidate will have a PhD, MD or MD/PhD with demonstrated training, expertise, and experience in translational multi-omics. Eligibility for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC, and certification or eligibility for certification in a relevant pathology and laboratory medicine specialty from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada will be an asset. The successful candidate is expected to be a collaboratively-spirited and engaged colleague who contributes to educational programs of the Department and directly participates in other departmental activities. The incumbent is expected to have exceptional interpersonal and communication skills and have demonstrated evidence of ability in teaching, supervision and mentorship of students and trainees at all levels, and have a commitment to academic and professional service. The incumbent will have a demonstrated ability in scholarly activity with a track record of research productivity. The successful candidate will establish and maintain high-quality, productive relationships across cultural differences.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should submit an application package consisting of a letter of application, summary of teaching interests, a research statement (1 to 2 pages), detailed curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three referees to:

Dr. Zu-hua Gao, Professor & Department Head

c/o Genevieve MacMillan, Director of Administration

UBC Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Email: genevieve.macmillan@pathology.ubc.ca

Subject Line: Translational Multi-Omics

Review of applications will begin in January 2022 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is March 2022, or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. Since 1915, UBC’s entrepreneurial spirit has embraced innovation and challenged the status quo. UBC encourages its students, staff and faculty to challenge convention, lead discovery and explore new ways of learning. At UBC, bold thinking is given a place to develop into ideas that can change the world.

Our Vision: To Transform Health for Everyone.

Ranked among the world’s top medical schools with the fifth-largest MD enrollment in North America, the UBC Faculty of Medicine is a leader in both the science and the practice of medicine. Across British Columbia, more than 11,000 faculty and staff are training the next generation of doctors and health care professionals, making remarkable discoveries, and helping to create the pathways to better health for our communities at home and around the world.

The Faculty – comprised of approximately 2,200 administrative support, technical/research and management and professional staff, as well approximately 650 full-time academic and over 9,000 clinical faculty members – is composed of 19 academic basic science and/or clinical departments, three schools, and 24 research centres and institutes. Together with its University and Health Authority partners, the Faculty delivers innovative programs and conducts research in the areas of health and life sciences. Faculty, staff and trainees are located at university campuses, clinical academic campuses in hospital settings and other regionally based centres across the province.

Equity and diversity are essential to academic excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the B.C. Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

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This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Bioinformatics

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine of the Université de Montréal invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level. We are seeking an innovative, dynamic, and collaborative individual who plans to develop a strong computational research program with the purpose of gaining a deep mechanistic understanding of biological processes from molecules to systems. This includes, but is not limited to, regulatory genomics and epigenomics, RNA biology, molecular networks, and dynamics of biomolecular machines. We also welcome applications from candidates who complement their computational efforts with scientific work at the wet bench.

The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine comprises over 30 regular faculty members and over 50 adjunct professors. It features a vibrant research atmosphere addressing fundamental questions in basic biomedical research with strong links to translational and clinical research through affiliated centers and institutes. The professor will join a highly collaborative faculty on the main campus of the Université de Montréal covering a wide range of fields and a department that provides exceptional support through cutting-edge technologies and core facilities, including state-of-the-art structural biology and microscopy platforms. Ideally, the candidate would be able to draw on the department’s strengths in RNA biology, biophysics, proteomics, genomics, quantitative microscopy, structural biology, and evolutionary biology. We are particularly interested in attracting colleagues who share our commitment to teaching, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative environment that embraces both excellence and diversity.

The City of Montreal is a rich environment for sciences and post-secondary education with a strong tradition in bioinformatics. The candidate will have exceptional opportunities to collaborate with high caliber scientists on campus and in our affiliated institutes, including basic scientists in the Faculty of Medicine and the Faculty of Arts and Sciences. The candidate will also benefit from the high-profile environment in artificial intelligence research established at the Université de Montréal, notably in machine learning and deep learning, through interactions with scientists at Mila and IVADO institutes.

As a professor, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the excellence of the Faculty of Medicine and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine

…through your teaching and your research activities. You will also ensure the visibility of your discipline in addition to actively participate in the operation of a renowned institution. As such, we expect that you will:

• Obtain independent funding from federal granting agencies and maintain an active research program;
• Contribute to the department’s teaching mission at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Supervise graduate students;
• Develop a network of international collaborations;
• Contribute to the academic life of the Faculty of Medicine/Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, in particular by supporting an active and committed research community in the field of bioinformatics.

To succeed in this role, you’ll need to:

• Hold a PhD in a relevant field of study and demonstrate significant experience and productivity at the postdoctoral level and/or as an assistant/associate professor in the field of bioinformatics;
• Have outstanding experience in this field;
• Have the ability and great interest to work in a team environment;
• An adequate knowledge of the French written and spoken language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required, in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. An institutional learning support program is offered to all professors wishing to learn French or improve their communication skills.

How to submit your application

Applications should include a cover letter outlining your interests and career goals, a curriculum vitae, a three-page summary of current and proposed research as well as copies of three relevant publications. Name and contact information for three references are also required. Your application must be emailed at the latest on January 5th, 2022 to lorraine.bidegare.charette@umontreal.ca and be addressed to:

Pascale Legault, PhD
Chair, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine
Université de Montréal
P.O. Box 6128, Station Centre-ville
Montréal (Québec), CANADA, H3C 3J7

Website : https://biochimie.umontreal.ca/

Additional information about the position

Reference number: MED 11021/04

Application deadline:  January 5^th, 2022

Salary: Université de Montréal offers competitive salaries and a full range of benefits

Starting date: As of June 1^st, 2022

 DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Université de Montréal is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Through its Equal Access Employment Program (EAEP), UdeM invites applications from women, Aboriginal people, visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons with disabilities. We will –confidentially – adapt our recruitment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it.

UdeM embraces a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws, and therefore encourages all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their characteristics. However, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadians and permanent residents.

In order to measure the impact of its equity, diversity and inclusion actions, UdeM is collecting data on applicants identifying themselves with one of the groups targeted by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, namely women, Aboriginal people, visible minorities, ethnic minorities and people with limitations. To this end, we thank you for completing this self-identification questionnaire. The information you provide through this form is strictly confidential and will be shared only with those responsible for the UdeM EAEP. If you wish, you may also indicate that you belong to one of the targeted groups in your cover letter, which will be reviewed by the selection committee and the assembly of peers.

Université de Montréal’s application process allows all members of the Professor’s Assembly to review the application files submitted. If you wish to keep your application confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

Applications are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Molecular Genetics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate must be eligible for a tenure stream appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. The appointment as Chair will be for a 5-year term effective July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter, renewable following a favourable review.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Molecular Genetics, or equivalent doctoral degree in a related discipline. They must also have research and teaching interests that complement and strengthen the Department’s existing strengths. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research, (undergraduate and graduate) teaching, mentorship and leadership and also bring a vision for innovative interdisciplinary research and education. They will have a record of collaborative leadership and people management skills to facilitate engagement with scholars across the University of Toronto and affiliated hospitals and to cultivate strategic partnerships with stakeholders in corporate sectors, government ministries and funding sources. Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills are necessary—in addition to creative approaches to person-centred, empathy-informed problem-solving. They will be expected to lead and sustain innovative and independent research to maintain a competitive externally-funded research program at the highest international level. The candidate will oversee the promotion and implementation of strategic priorities, process improvement and change management, faculty development and recruitment, and education and research programs in a geographically-dispersed Department. They will be expected to bring an inclusive vision and be deeply committed to practically implementing the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity and accessibility (EDIIA) in teaching, mentorship, research collaborations, faculty development, alumni engagement and in developing a future vision of the Department. Previous experience managing financial, budgetary and human resources would be an asset. Experience both in alumni relationship-building and successful fundraising would also be an asset. The Chair will take the Department of Molecular Genetics to an even higher level of academic achievement and recognition.

In addition to the submitted research statement and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing, the successful candidate must show excellence in research and be an internationally-recognized scholar as evidenced by a record of sustained high-impact publications in leading internationally-recognized journals, presentations and leadership at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades for research activity, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.

Along with the teaching dossier submitted that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference, the successful candidate must show evidence of excellence in teaching through teaching accomplishments, successful experience teaching in a degree-granting program, and providing mentorship and professional development to undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Molecular Genetics’ deep and rich tradition of teaching and research excellence dates back to 1969. The Department traverses several foci of research activity using state-of-the art equipment situated in five geographic ‘nodes’ within a 10-minute walk from each other: two campus- based venues (the Medical Sciences Building and the Donnelly Centre), MaRS West Tower and the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research, Mount Sinai Hospital Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, and The Hospital for Sick Children Peter Gilgan Centre for Research & Learning. The Department boasts over 100 faculty members whose research spans the frontiers of biological research and discovery from Cellular and Molecular Structure and Function; Computational and Systems Biology; Functional Genomics and Proteomics; Genetic Models of Development and Disease; Molecular Medicine and Human Genetics; and Molecular Microbiology and Infectious Disease. Principal faculty comprise 30 Canada Research Chairs. The Department offers research-intensive graduate programs, professional programs in Medical Genomics and Genetic Counselling, and an undergraduate program that provides the opportunity for involvement in research and exposure to the most current techniques.

In 2021, the Department was ranked eleventh in the world for departments of molecular biology and genetics by the US News and World Report. The Department ranks 11^th in the world US News & World Report. Times Higher Education ranks the University of Toronto 5^th in the world for clinical and health and 2^nd among North American public institutions (after the University of California, Berkley). Spanning the basic, clinical and rehabilitation sciences, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals and research institutes form one of the largest research enterprises in North America. The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) is one of the top five clusters of academic medicine in North America.

Interested individuals must apply here. Applications must include a (1) letter of interest with evidence of successful leadership experience; (2) current CV; (3) research statement; (4) teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations; and (5) statement on philosophy and contributions to EDIIA [maximum 300 words]. Examples of contributions to EDIIA include mentoring of students, administrative staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups; faculty and/or leadership development initiatives; development of inclusive pedagogies; research, scholarship and/or teaching with a focus on underrepresented and historically marginalized communities; and public engagement activities that reach out to marginalized communities.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters—on letterhead, dated, signed—by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by the closing date, January 24, 2022.

For detailed information on the Department of Molecular Genetics, visit www.moleculargenetics.utoronto.ca. The Department Molecular Genetics is located at 1 King’s College Circle, MSB 4396, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8 CANADA.

If you have questions about this position, contact Anastasia Meletopoulos, Academic Affairs Manager, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at anastasia.meletopoulos@utoronto.ca.

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

Diversity Statement
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief diversity survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement
The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

Applications are invited for the position of Chair of the Department of Biochemistry in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. The successful candidate must be eligible for a tenure stream academic appointment at the rank of Professor. The appointment as Chair will be for a 5-year term effective July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter, renewable following a favourable review.

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Biochemistry or a related discipline with research and teaching interests that complement and strengthen the Department’s existing strengths. Candidates must demonstrate excellence in research, (undergraduate and graduate) teaching, mentorship and leadership and also bring a vision for innovative interdisciplinary research and education. They will have a demonstrated record of collaborative leadership and people management skills to facilitate engagement with scholars across the University of Toronto and affiliated hospitals and to cultivate strategic partnerships with stakeholders in corporate sectors, government ministries and funding sources. Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills are necessary—in addition to creative approaches to person-centred, empathy-informed problem-solving. They will be expected to lead and sustain innovative and independent research and to maintain a competitive externally-funded research program at the highest international level. The candidate will oversee the promotion and implementation of strategic priorities, faculty development and recruitment, and education and research programs in a geographically-dispersed Department. They will be expected to bring an inclusive vision and be deeply committed to practically implementing the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion, Indigeneity and accessibility (EDIIA) in teaching, mentorship, research collaborations, faculty development, alumni engagement and in developing a future vision of the Department. Previous experience managing financial, budgetary and human resources would be an asset. Experience both in alumni relationship-building and successful fundraising would also be an asset. The Chair will take the Department of Biochemistry to an even higher level of academic achievement and recognition.

In addition to the submitted research statement and strong endorsements by referees of high international standing, the successful candidate must show excellence in research and be an internationally-recognized scholar as evidenced by a record of sustained high-impact publications in leading internationally-recognized journals, presentations and leadership at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades for research activity, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline.

Along with the teaching dossier submitted that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials and teaching evaluations, as well as strong letters of reference, the successful candidate must show evidence of excellence in teaching through teaching accomplishments, successful experience teaching in a degree-granting program, and providing mentorship and professional development to undergraduate and graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Biochemistry’s deep and rich tradition of teaching and research excellence dates back to 1907. The Department traverses several foci of research activity using state-of-the art equipment that include the University of Toronto St. George campus, MaRS Discovery District and the research institutes at The Hospital for Sick Children, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network), Sinai Health, St. Michael’s Hospital (Unity Health Toronto) and Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. The Department boasts over 60 faculty members whose research spans fundamental biological and biochemical processes to frontline drug discovery. Principal faculty comprise 5 Canada Research Chairs, 1 Canada Excellence Research Chair and 1 endowed chair. The Department offers research-intensive graduate programs and an undergraduate program that provides the opportunity for involvement in research and exposure to the most current techniques. With new faculty hires anticipated, the Chair will be instrumental in shaping the Department of Biochemistry’s innovative research community.

Times Higher Education ranks the University of Toronto 5th in the world for clinical and health and 2nd among North American public institutions (after the University of California, Berkley). Spanning the basic, clinical and rehabilitation sciences, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and its affiliated hospitals and research institutes form one of the largest research enterprises in North America. The Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN) is one of the top five clusters of academic medicine in North America.

Interested individuals must apply here. Applications must include a (1) letter of interest with evidence of successful leadership experience; (2) current CV; (3) research statement; (4) teaching dossier that includes a teaching statement, sample course materials and teaching evaluations; and (5) statement on contributions to EDIIA [maximum 300 words]. Examples of contributions to EDIIA include mentoring of students, administrative staff and/or faculty from underrepresented groups; faculty and/or leadership development initiatives; development of inclusive pedagogies; research, scholarship and/or teaching with a focus on underrepresented and historically marginalized communities; and public engagement activities that reach out to marginalized communities.

Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit letters—on letterhead, dated, signed—by the closing date.

Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply.

All application materials, including reference letters, must be received by the closing date, January 4, 2022.

For detailed information on the Department of Biochemistry, visit www.biochemistry.utoronto.ca. The Department Biochemistry is located at 1 King’s College Circle, MSB 5207, Toronto, Ontario, M5S 1A8 CANADA.

If you have questions about this position, contact Anastasia Meletopoulos, Academic Affairs Manager, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at anastasia.meletopoulos@utoronto.ca.

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

Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief diversity survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.

The Michael Smith Laboratories and the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver invites applications for a Research Associate (RA) position in proteomics to join the laboratories of Drs. Thibault Mayor and Leonard Foster. The deadline for this application is December 10, 2021, but late applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Short Description

The successful candidate will work with our mass spectrometry core facility to develop and apply new protein mass spectrometry methodology to be integrated in the research programs of the two affiliated labs. The research programs focus on protein homeostasis, host-pathogen interaction, and systems biology. Methods to develop could include, but is not limited to, probing protein-protein interactions using proximity labeling and protein correlation profiling, single-cell proteomics, structural proteomics using cross linking and limited proteolysis, quantitative approaches using SILAC and DIA, and the analysis of post translation modifications and immunopeptidomes. The RA will join a small and dynamic team at the UBC Proteomics Core Facility in Michael Smith Laboratories and will be affiliated to both multidisciplinary research teams.

Requirement

The successful candidate will have a completed a PhD and have a minimum of 3 years of additional experience as Postdoctoral Researcher in academia or Scientist in the private sector. The candidate needs to have a solid track record in research with first authored peer-review research articles. The candidate will have a hands-on experience with protein mass spectrometry using LC-MS/MS approaches and a strong expertise in biochemistry, computational biology, analytical chemistry and/or biophysics. Ideally the applicant should have experience handling all aspects of the workflow associated to a proteomic experiment including sample preparation and fractionation, the loading of the samples on the instrument and analyzing the data. The applicant should be familiar with current mass spectrometry instrumentation, their maintenance, and proteomics software. The position will be filled by a well-organized, enthusiastic team player with excellent communication skills, who enjoys lab work, creative troubleshooting, is independent and who isn’t afraid of trying new things.

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit a letter of application that highlights their experience in proteomics, detailed curriculum vitae including a list of publications, and contact details for 3 references. Application materials should be combined into a single PDF document and sent to both Drs. Thibault Mayor (mayor@msl.ubc.ca) and Leonard Foster (foster@msl.ubc.ca). Please include “RA in proteomics” in the e-mail subject line, incorrectly addressed applications will not be considered. Application should be sent by December 10, 2021. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. We will contact you only if invited for an interview.

The proposed start date for this position is February 1st, 2022. The appointment will initially be for one-year and is extendable depending on funding availability. The salary will start at $60,205 in accordance with the minimum standard for this employment group and will be commensurate with experience.

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Position Rank: Full Time Teaching Stream – Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream

Discipline/Field: Biotechnology

Home Faculty: Science

Home Department/Area/Division: Biology

Affiliation/Union: YUFA

Position Start Date: July 1, 2022

The Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science at York University invites highly qualified candidates to apply for a teaching stream tenure-track position in Biotechnology at the rank of Assistant Professor commencing July 1, 2022. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

A Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or a related discipline, a strong record of experience in the private sector and a demonstrated excellence or promise of excellence in teaching is required. The successful candidate will be expected to provide creative educational leadership and a commitment to student success in the development and delivery of a new Graduate Diploma in Biotechnology and Professional Master’s Degree in Biotechnology Management at the Markham Campus. A tentative curriculum for this initiative includes an Introductory Course in Biotechnology and Ethics, as well as courses in Laboratory Skills, R&D Practices, and Data Analysis and Science Communication.

The successful applicant will be based at the York Markham Campus when operational (expected in Fall 2023) and become a member of the first cohort of resident faculty members. Between July 1, 2022, and the opening of the campus, the appointee will assume teaching responsibilities at York’s Keele campus.

York University’s Markham Campus ( https://www.yorku.ca/markham/ ) offers state-of-the-art facilities to provide innovative job-ready academic programming and research focussing on core themes of technology and entrepreneurship as applied in different contexts, disciplines and professional fields. Building on York University’s academic presence in the City of Markham, the new campus will help fulfil future labour market and civic leadership needs by providing transferable 21st century skills that are at the core of future economic competitiveness and community development in Markham, York Region and across Ontario. Collaboration with York University’s existing research strengths in the core areas of the new campus and dynamic engagement with the area’s businesses and industries will create an innovative, cross-disciplinary research culture for solving complex problems that transcend traditional disciplines.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence or clear potential for excellence for junior appointment in teaching university-level courses through their teaching statement; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education, technology enhanced learning and community-based learning; teaching evaluations; and strong letters of reference. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a strong commitment to pedagogy and student success, the capacity to bring a theoretical and practical orientation to Biotechnology teaching, learning and program design, and demonstrate good judgment and a reflective approach to innovation in teaching. Experience with curriculum development and universal design approaches to teaching and assessment is preferred. The successful candidate is also expected to provide evidence of service contributions or potential to contribute to service in administrative and committee work.

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet and our future.

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 Prof. Logan Donaldson, Chair of the Search Committee (logan@yorku.ca).

York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities, can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the form 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 November 26, 2021. The application should include an up-to-date curriculum vitae and three letters of reference. Teaching experience should be described in a dossier which supports excellence and innovation in teaching and should include evidence of teaching or mentoring effectiveness with items such as sample course outlines, teaching reviews, and professional development programs either organized or attended, and a one- to three-page statement of teaching philosophy and the applicant’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity. Referees should provide strong letters of reference and be advised to address the candidate’s qualifications and experience in relation to the position. Applications and reference letters should be submitted to biojobs@yorku.ca with the subject heading “Biotechnology Search Committee”.

Position Rank: Contractually Limited Appointment

Discipline/Field: Molecular Biology

Home Faculty: Science

Home Department/Area/Division: Biology

Affiliation/Union: YUFA

Position Start Date: July 1, 2022

Position End Date: June 30, 2025

The Department of Biology, Faculty of Science at York University invites applications for a teaching-stream three-year Contractually Limited Appointment (CLA) in Molecular Biology at the rank of Sessional Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream to commence July 1, 2022, for a three-year term. The successful candidate will teach and enhance undergraduate courses in the Department of Biology with a focus on molecular biology, particularly at the first and second year, and in upper-level courses according to their expertise. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences (specifically in an area of molecular biology) with demonstrated experience teaching undergraduate courses in molecular biology and applying evidence-based pedagogy in their teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence or clear potential for excellence in teaching university-level courses through their teaching statement and dossier; teaching accomplishments and pedagogical innovations including in high priority areas such as experiential education, technology enhanced learning and community-based learning; teaching evaluations; and letters of reference. A record of demonstrated experience in areas such as experiential education, technology-enhanced learning or community-based learning is preferred, as is experience with universal design approaches to teaching and assessment.

The successful candidate will have experience teaching across the curriculum, including large classes at the first and second year, as well as with teaching with different delivery formats (e.g., in-person, online, blended, flipped). Demonstrating a reflective approach to teaching, the successful candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach to undergraduate teaching, and the ability to work effectively as part of a teaching team and within the department. This position includes service. Applicants should provide evidence of contributions to service (administrative and committee work), outreach, and pertinent activities in and outside academia.

York is a leading international teaching and research university, and a driving force for positive change. Empowered by a welcoming and diverse community with a uniquely global perspective, we are preparing our students for their long-term careers and personal success. Together, we can make things right for our communities, our planet, and our future.

Further information about the Department of Biology in the Faculty of Science can be found at http://science.yorku.ca/biology .

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 Dr. Kelly, Chair of the Search Committee at biojobs@yorku.ca

York University is an Affirmative Action (AA) employer and strongly values diversity, including gender and sexual diversity, within its community. The AA Program, which applies to women, members of visible minorities (racialized groups), Aboriginal (Indigenous) people and persons with disabilities, can be found at http://acadjobs.info.yorku.ca/ or by calling the AA office at 416‐736‐5713. Applicants wishing to self-identify as part of York University’s Affirmative Action program can do so by downloading, completing and submitting the form 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. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply as per the provisions of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) or citizens of Chile may apply as per the provisions of the Canada Chile Free Trade Agreement (CCFTA). 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. Completed forms should be sent to biojobs@yorku.ca with “Teaching Stream Molecular Biology CLA” in the subject line.

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is November 15, 2021. Applicants should submit a signed cover letter outlining professional experience relevant to this position, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier that supports excellence and innovation in teaching (i.e., course outlines, teaching strategies, teaching reviews, and other selected course materials). The teaching dossier should include a one- to three-page teaching statement that addresses, among other things, the candidate’s commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusivity. The dossier should also contain workshop and professional development programs attended or led, conference papers, and/or publications relating to pedagogy. Please provide context and reasons for what is included in the teaching dossier (i.e., annotated course materials).

Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to arrange for three signed confidential letters of recommendation that address the candidate’s qualifications and experience in relation to the position. These should be sent to Dr. Tamara Kelly, Department of Biology, York University by the referees before the day of the interview. Applications and letters of recommendation should be addressed to Dr. Tamara Kelly, Department of Biology, York University, and submitted to biojobs@yorku.ca with “Teaching Stream Molecular Biology CLA” in the subject line.

Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Assistant Professor

CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute

Position #30473

University of Manitoba

The Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute beginning January 4, 2022 or as soon thereafter as possible. The appointment will be at a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD and several years of postdoctoral experience with strong demonstrated experience in cancer research. Potential areas of research include, but are not restricted to, molecular biology, tumor immunology, genomics or hematopoiesis. The successful candidate will be offered a primary appointment in either the Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics, or the Department of Immunology depending on their individual qualifications and expertise. The successful candidate will be a Scientist of the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute.

The Institute and The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have strong interdisciplinary and translational research teams in several areas of cancer research, including leukemia, ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer and lung cancer. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independently funded research program within the Institute and collaborate with clinical departments and, it is hoped, the research teams described above. The selected individual will also contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their primary department and service-related activities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified individual to contribute to the ongoing success of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and to create a new level of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in a department with complementary and diverse skills.

The Research Institute is based at CancerCare Manitoba, the sole provider of cancer services to the Province with outstanding opportunities for clinical and translational collaboration. The Institute is an established centre of excellence in research in leukemia and cell death, and provides extensive infrastructure support to its researchers with the generous support of the Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation.

CancerCare Manitoba is affiliated with The University of Manitoba and The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, a major center of medical education and research linked to sister institutions throughout Canada and the world. The University offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs embracing basic biomedical sciences, clinical medicine and population health. The Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics and the Department of Immunology have a rich history of research and graduate education, and are committed to providing high quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and professionally in the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy and Faculty of Science, and in community outreach.

Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently under‐represented groups, and pursuant to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission Policy I‐7, preference will be given to applicants who self‐identify as women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, as well as other historically underrepresented groups such as 2SLBGTQ+. The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process. Applications will be accepted until November 30th 2021 or until the position has been filled.

Candidates are encouraged to forward a CV, a letter of introduction, a 5 year research plan and the names of three referees in confidence. The research plan should be up to 5 pages in length including figures and be written along the lines of a research grant application and include major objectives, background, rationale, aims and experimental program.

Send by email to both:

Dr. Peter Nickerson
Vice Dean Research
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba

Email: peter.nickerson@umanitoba.ca

Dr. Neil Watkins
Chief of Research
CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute
CancerCare Manitoba

Email: nwatkins@cancercare.mb.ca

Assistant Professor in Translational Metabolism
Faculty of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

 The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology invites applications from outstanding researchers for a probationary tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin January 1, 2022.  The ideal candidate will have expertise in biochemistry and molecular biology with an emphasis on translational metabolism-related research using classical and state-of-the-art analytical approaches (e.g., proteomics, metabolomics, fluxomics, and/or metagenomics) in a variety of cell lines and/or model organisms.  Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to: metabolic disorders, immunometabolism, cell metabolism, and regulation of mitochondrial metabolism and function in health and disease.

The Department is committed to basic and translational biomedical research, and strongly supports the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion.  Research in the Department is multidisciplinary, with specializations including metabolic biochemistry, cell biology, evolutionary biology, genetics, molecular biology, and protein science.  The candidate will be expected to participate in mentoring research trainees at the undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels, as well as teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses in the areas of intermediary metabolism, lipid biochemistry, and/or nutritional biochemistry, consistent with the candidate’s background and interests.  The successful candidate will have the opportunity to interact with internationally recognized groups of researchers at Dalhousie University working in lipid and energy metabolism, phospholipid signaling, nutrient sensing, cardio-metabolic diseases, cancer energetics, and/or signal transduction.  The potential to develop an independent, well-funded research program and to collaborate with Dalhousie faculty will be essential.

Located in the Tupper Medical Building, the Department is part of a vibrant research environment where collaboration across disciplines is encouraged.  State-of-the-art core facilities include biological mass spectrometry (proteomics, metabolomics, lipidomics), microscopy and imaging,  flow cytometry, NMR spectroscopy, and rodent and zebrafish facilities.  The Department is closely associated with the interdisciplinary Centre for Comparative Genomics and Evolutionary Bioinformatics (www.cgeb.dal.ca) and the affiliated Integrated Microbiome Resource (https://imr.bio/index.html) at Dalhousie University, the Cardiovascular Research Group (https://medicine.dal.ca/research/cardiovascular-research.html), the Beatrice Hunter Cancer Research Institute, the Atlantic Research Centre, the QEII Health Sciences Centre, and IWK Health Centre.  Details about the research activities of the Department (www.biochem.dal.ca) and the Faculty of Medicine (https://medicine.dal.ca) can be found on our web sites.

Applicants must have a Ph.D., at least 2 years of post-doctoral experience, and a strong research track record that will be highly competitive in attracting external research funding.  Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, a two-page-maximum statement outlining their proposed research program (highlighting the potential for attracting research funding from public and private sectors), a one-page-maximum statement of teaching interests, and the names of three referees.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Dalhousie University is committed to fostering a collegial culture grounded in diversity and inclusiveness. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons, persons with a disability, racially visible persons, women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

Close Date: August 31, 2021
Apply online at: https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/6882

UNIVERSITY OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND

ATLANTIC VETERINARY COLLEGE

DEPARTMENT OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

TENURE TRACK POSITION

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR TIER II – BIOMEDICAL GENOMIC ENGINEERING

COMPETITION #38A21

The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the University of Prince Edward Island’s (UPEI) Atlantic Veterinary College (AVC), in conjunction with the Faculty of Sustainable Design Engineering (FSDE), located on the unceded land of the Mi’kmaq Nation, of the Wabanaki Confederacy, in the traditional district of Epekwitk, is seeking a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Biomedical Genomic Engineering. We invite researchers and scholars within and outside UPEI to apply for this full-time tenure track faculty appointment at the rank of assistant or associate professor and conditional on the successful applicant being approved as a Tier 2 Research Chair by the CRC Secretariat.

Tier 2 Research Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher post completion of their highest degree in the field of biomedical genomic research for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination).  Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their highest degree (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process.  Please contact the UPEI Research Services for more information (mlsteele@upei.ca). Further information about the CRC program and nominee eligibility is available at http://www.chairs.gc.ca.

The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant’s record of research achievement. We encourage applicants to explain the impact of any such interruption(s) in their submission. Measures will be taken to ensure that these interruptions will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.

Together AVC and FSDE seek to advance biomedical teaching and research, expanding our existing team and established industry collaborations. The successful candidate will have an exceptional record in genomics, population genetics, epigenetics/epigenomics or proteomics in relation to human/animal health and disease. They will carry a research skill set in genomic cellular manipulation, transgenic animal model development, gene function discovery, gene therapy, and/or medical diagnostics that will support these research fields. The ability to integrate with biomedical engineering applications such as biomaterial integration, organ regeneration platforms and bioinformatics would be considered an asset. They will initiate and develop an independent research program but will be expected to collaborate with faculty through related research programs at AVC, FSDE and more broadly at UPEI. Reporting to the chair of Department of Biomedical Sciences at AVC, the successful applicant will principally reside in this department, with a cross-appointment at FSDE.

Members of the Department of Biomedical Sciences (BMS) provide professional contributions to teaching, basic and applied research, and diagnostic service, particularly in animal physiology, microanatomy, pharmacology and toxicology, cell and molecular biology, and neuroscience, and interact with other disciplines in veterinary medicine for the advancement of biomedical science applied to human and animal health. BMS offers accredited Master of Science and PhD degree programs and hosts world class laboratory and animal facilities with access to clinical veterinary specialty services.

FSDE offers a unique, accredited Bachelor and Master of Science in Sustainable Design Engineering degree.  FSDE is home to a number of state-of-the-art laboratories for research and student project-based design focused on Mechatronics, Bioresources, and Sustainable Energy. New program offerings and research opportunities are being developed in the area of Biomedical Engineering.

Depending on the specific interests of the CRC, the successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching programs, for example biomedical science or biomedical engineering courses. The teaching requirement will be limited during the term of the CRC. Once the CRC term is finished, the faculty member will be expected to contribute in similar ways as other Biomedical Science department members, with an emphasis on research.

Qualifications: 

UPEI requires the successful candidate to have:

• Minimum PhD (in a field related to biomedical genomic research)
• Demonstrated ability to obtain research funding and successfully implement research projects
• Well-developed skills of collaboration, relationship-building, and communication.
• Teaching experience would be advantageous
• Experience interacting and collaborating with biomedical private industry partners would be advantageous

To meet the criteria of the CRC program nominees must:

• Be excellent emerging world-class researchers who have demonstrated particular research creativity
• Have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their fields in the next five to ten years
• As chairholders, have the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers
• Be proposing an original, innovative research program of high quality

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Contribute to collaborative teams in the Faculties of Veterinary Medicine and SDE
• Contribute to the development and expansion of existing relationships with the rapidly developing Bioscience industry in Atlantic Canada
• Meet eligibility criteria for receiving a Tier 2 CRC, described at https://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/program-programme/nomination-mise_en_candidature-eng.aspx; and
• Complete the nomination documents necessary for submission to the CRC program by required deadlines

The salary range is commensurate with credentials and experience and in compliance with the UPEI Faculty Association collective agreement.  Full-time, permanent faculty members receive a comprehensive fringe benefit package, with benefit details provided at the time of offer in accordance with the collective agreement.  This position is subject to budget approval and approval from the Canada Research Chair Program Secretariat.

Situated on the country’s beautiful east coast, with easy access to beaches all around, the AVC has 270 DVM students and is the main veterinary referral center in Atlantic Canada for cases and diagnostic samples. Find out more about Prince Edward Island, the University of Prince Edward Island and the Atlantic Veterinary College by visiting these websites: www.gov.pe.ca/, www.upei.ca and www.upei.ca/avc.

Application Instructions:

Inquiries can be sent to Dr. Jonathan Spears (jspears@upei.ca or 902-620-5026).

Applicants should submit a cover letter that includes past areas of research focus, industry collaborations (if applicable) and accomplishments, a proposed research program within the BMS/FSDE (maximum 5 pages), a statement of teaching experience and philosophy (maximum 2 pages), a current curriculum vitae, an Equity Diversity, Inclusion and Reconciliation plan (maximum 2 page), and the names and contact information (including e-mail addresses) of three (3) referees. Please send as a single PDF with your name in the file name to:

Maria Steele, Manager Research Services
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PEI, C1A 4P3
Telephone: (902) 566-0637
E-mail: mlsteele@upei.ca

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute.  Please visit our Chairs web page to learn more about our commitment and resources. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply, however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups and the four designated groups, which includes women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

We encourage members of equity-seeking and under-represented groups to self-identify within their application. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process may contact, in confidence, Ms. Jackie Podger, Vice-President Administration and Finance. Ms. Podger can also answer questions related to equity, diversity and inclusion, or privacy concerns the applicant may have related to self-identifying. Ms. Podger can be reached at 902-566-0623 or by writing vpaf@upei.ca.

The CRC Nomination Selection Committee has received equity training that includes instruction on how to recognize and combat unconscious, implicit, overt, prejudicial, and other kinds of bias.

Closing date is September 11, 2021. Review of applications will begin on Sept 12, 2021 and will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.  Starting date is flexible depending on availability of the successful candidate but would likely be spring/summer of 2022.

Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Assistant Professor

CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute

Position #30473
University of Manitoba

The Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute beginning January 4, 2022 or as soon thereafter as possible. The appointment will be at a salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD and several years of postdoctoral experience with strong demonstrated experience in cancer research.  Potential areas of research include, but are not restricted to, molecular biology, tumor immunology, genomics or hematopoiesis. The successful candidate will be offered a primary appointment in either the Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics, or the Department of Immunology depending on their individual qualifications and expertise. The successful candidate will be a Scientist of the CancerCare Manitoba Research Institute.

The Institute and The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences have strong interdisciplinary and translational research teams in several areas of cancer research, including leukemia, ovarian cancer, colorectal cancer and lung cancer. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independently funded research program within the Institute and collaborate with clinical departments and, it is hoped, the research teams described above. The selected individual will also contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels in their primary department and service-related activities.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified individual to contribute to the ongoing success of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and to create a new level of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in a department with complementary and diverse skills.

The Research Institute is based at CancerCare Manitoba, the sole provider of cancer services to the Province with outstanding opportunities for clinical and translational collaboration. The Institute is an established centre of excellence in research in leukemia and cell death, and provides extensive infrastructure support to its researchers with the generous support of the Cancer Care Manitoba Foundation.

CancerCare Manitoba is affiliated with The University of Manitoba and The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, a major center of medical education and research linked to sister institutions throughout Canada and the world. The University offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs embracing basic biomedical sciences, clinical medicine and population health. The Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics and the Department of Immunology have a rich history of research and graduate education, and are committed to providing high quality teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels and professionally in the Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy and Faculty of Science, and in community outreach.

Equity and diversity are essential to excellence. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently under‐represented groups, and pursuant to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission Policy I‐7, preference will be given to applicants who self‐identify as women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, as well as other historically underrepresented groups such as 2SLBGTQ+.

The University of Manitoba is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of all sexual and gender identities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process. Applications will be accepted until November 30^th 2021 or until the position has been filled.

Candidates are encouraged to forward a CV, a letter of introduction, a 5 year research plan and the names of three referees in confidence. The research plan should be up to 5 pages in length including figures and be written along the lines of a research grant application and include major objectives, background, rationale, aims and experimental program. Send by email to both:

The Department of Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor in “Computational Protein Biochemistry”. The Department of Biochemistry offers undergraduate degree programs in both Biochemistry and Nutrition, as well as a robust graduate program. The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to Biochemistry teaching for both the undergraduate and graduate programs. The strategic focus of the Department of Biochemistry is on biochemistry and nutrition in health and disease. The successful applicant will be expected to develop an independent, externally funded research program that should incorporate a translational approach toward addressing protein biochemistry problems related to human health and chronic disease that includes computational and ideally also wet-laboratory approaches.

Applicants should have a strong background in protein biochemistry, with a Ph.D. in biochemistry or a closely related field, at least two years post-doctoral experience and an established track record of research in the area of computational protein biochemistry.

Interested applicants should submit

1. a cover letter
2. a full CV
3. a summary of proposed research (no more than three pages)
4. a description of teaching and mentoring philosophy (no more than two pages), and
5. a list of at least three referees with complete contact information.

Memorial University has an established policy for spousal appointments, so if this is of interest to the candidate, please indicate so in the cover letter.  Gaps in career history/research history can exist for any number of reasons (i.e.: family responsibilities, sick leave, settlement, etc…). Candidates are invited to explain any gaps and this information will be taken into consideration during the application process.  Memorial is committed to providing an inclusive learning and work environment.  If there is anything we can do to ensure your full participation during the application process, please contact equity@mun.ca directly and we will work with you to make appropriate arrangements.  Similarly, candidates selected for interviewing will be invited to indicate any accommodation arrangements needed regarding the interview process.

Current research in the Department of Biochemistry employs a wide variety of experimental approaches from biochemical to pre-clinical to clinical models. The Department is renewing its faculty complement and moving to a new state-of-the-art facility in summer of 2021. Memorial University has a strong commitment to interdisciplinary research and teaching. There are extensive opportunities for local collaborations across many disciplines, including medicine, pharmacy, humanities and social sciences, kinesiology, and ocean sciences. The successful applicant is encouraged to strengthen and expand departmental ties with other disciplines (locally, nationally, and internationally) through collaborations in both research and teaching. The Department is committed to increasing diversity and to support this goal the Department provides a team approach to mentorship and many additional supports for new academic staff.

All parts of the applications should be submitted as a single pdf document to Dr. Mark D. Berry, Head of Department, at biochem@mun.ca by no later than August 15, 2021, using the subject heading “Computational Protein Biochemistry tenure-track position”. We thank all interested applicants, but only those selected for interview will be contacted further.

The position is subject to budgetary approval. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

As part of the commitment of the Department of Biochemistry to equity, diversity and inclusion, the hiring committee is implementing best practices to reduce unconscious bias and to ensure that initial shortlisting of candidates includes those from underrepresented target groups at the level they exist in the applicant pool according to Statistics Canada.

Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women; people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities, and racialized people; and people with disabilities. As part of Memorial University’s commitment to employment equity, all applicants are invited to identify themselves as a member of a target group(s) as appropriate. Applicants cannot be considered as a member of a target group(s) unless they complete an employment equity survey. If you do not receive a survey or have any questions, please contact equity@mun.ca.

We acknowledge that the lands on which Memorial University’s campuses are situated in the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous groups, and we acknowledge with respect the diverse histories and cultures of the Beothuk, Mi’kmaq, Innu, and Inuit of this province.  Memorial University is the largest university in Atlantic Canada. As the province’s only university, Memorial plays an integral role in the education and cultural life of Newfoundland and Labrador. Offering diverse undergraduate and graduate programs to almost 18,000 students, Memorial provides a distinctive and stimulating environment for learning in St. John’s, a safe friendly city with great historic charm, a vibrant cultural life and easy access to a wide range of outdoor activities.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The postdoctoral fellow will work in a multidisciplinary team investigating epigenetic processes in normal and cancer cell states. The projects investigate the genomic landscape of histone modifications and chromatin modifying enzymes (protein arginine methyltransferases 1/5, DOTL1) in active and repressed states. The project will be done jointly with the Lakowski Lab in the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Manitoba. This position will initially be for 1 year, and based on performance, be expended for several more years.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• PhD in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology or related field.
• Strong background in epigenomic research with expertise in the chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) assay and ChIP-Seq.
• Experience with gene editing (CRISPR-Cas9), chromatin accessibility assays and HiC assays are a plus.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics is located on the Bannatyne Campus, the main medical and health sciences campus of the University of Manitoba. The department is home to biochemistry, molecular biological sciences, and medical genetics expertise, practiced in an intellectually enriching research and teaching environment in the Max Rady College of Medicine and Faculty of Graduate Studies.

The Davie lab explores the role of chromatin modifiers in regulating gene expression. His research group has a long-term interest in the chromatin structure/function, epigenetic regulation, nuclear matrix, nuclear organization, chromatin modifying enzymes including histone deacetylases, kinases, methyltransferases, and histone modifications.

HOW TO APPLY? Interested applicants should send their applications as one single .pdf file to Dr Jim Davie (Jim.davie@umanitoba.ca), with the following information:

• The subject of the email should be “Postdoc EpigenBMG”
• Two-page CV
• Publication List
• One page Research Summary

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