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Assistant Professor, Tenure-Track, Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology & Immunology

Employer
University of Saskatchewan
Location
Saskatoon (City), Saskatchewan
Salary
The salary band for this position is $96,301 to $115,723.
Closing date
Jan 9, 2020

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Discipline
Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Immunology, Microbiology, Health Sciences
Position Type
Full Time
Job Type
Faculty
Organization Type
Academia

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. We are particularly interested in applicants who have an interest in protein-protein or nucleic acid-protein interactions between host and pathogen that are essential in host adaptation, host range, and/or pathogenesis. Preference will be given to applicants that work at both the molecular and cellular level and can collaborate with existing faculty interests in host-pathogen interactions. The successful candidate will also show a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

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/profiles/biochemistry-microbiology-immunology/index.php). The department benefits from having the Canadian Light Source situated on our campus, and the department has strong 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 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 2020-2021 academic year is $96,301 to $115,723.

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), and contact information for three references. 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 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.

Review of applications will begin in January 2020; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2020. 

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. The university must, however, comply with federal immigration requirements.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

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