Assistant Professor positions in Cell and Systems Biology

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Department of Biological Sciences
Faculty of Science
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Assistant Professor positions in Cell and Systems Biology
Position #’s 34650 / 35793 / 35797

The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for three full-time probationary (tenure track) positions at the Assistant Professor level, commencing July 1, 2025, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Outstanding candidates in the area of Cell and Systems Biology that work with aquatic organisms (position #’s 35793 or 35797) or in synthetic biology/biochemistry in any eukaryotic system (position # 34650) in their research program will be considered. Successful candidates will be expected to develop an internationally competitive research program to study fundamental or applied questions in cell, biochemical, molecular, genetic and/or developmental biology.

Successful candidates will hold a minimum of a PhD in the relevant discipline and have a proven record of high-quality scholarly research leading to peer-assessed publications. They will either have, or demonstrate the potential to, establish and sustain an independent and innovative externally funded research program. They will be expected to develop teaching excellence in cell and systems biology contributing to Undergraduate and Graduate degree programs, showing effective mentorship strategies promoting equity, diversity, inclusion and success of students. Effective leadership potential, ability to establish productive collaborations and a commitment to service of the Department and research community will be expected.

Qualified persons are encouraged to apply and we particularly invite applications from persons who are a member of one or more marginalized communities: Indigenous, Black or racialized persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all genders and sexual identities. We also welcome applications from all those who are committed to building an inclusive environment. Infrastructure in the Department include access to microscopy facilities, a modernized aquatic animal holding facility with freshwater and seawater capacity and greenhouse and environmental chambers for plant growth. Research in the Department of Biological Sciences is supported by strong research links within the Faculty of Science including: Data Research Alliance of Canada; Mathematical Biology and Statistics; and off campus through IISD-Experimental Lakes Area; Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Freshwater Institute; National Microbiology Laboratory; Agriculture and Agri-foods Canada; Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

Applications should include: a maximum two-page cover letter; curriculum vitae; a two-page description of teaching and mentorship philosophy; a three-page research statement consisting of prior research contributions and future short and long-term research plans. How candidates would apply Equity, Diversity, Inclusivity and Accessibility principles and practices in their teaching, research and service to the community should be integrated into the requested documents. Contact information for three academic references is requested and applications should be sent in PDF format to: BIOSCIBR@umanitoba.ca. Please specify position number 34650 for the Synthetic Biology position and 35793 or 35797 for the Aquatics positions in the application. For further information, contact the search committee Chair Dr. W. Gary Anderson (gary.anderson@umanitoba.ca). Please apply to all positions for which you are qualified. Committee members will begin reviewing applications on March 3rd 2025 and will continue until positions are filled.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). 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 +1-204-474-7195. 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 Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.
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