Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Biochemistry

Departments of Chemistry and Microbiology
Faculty of Science
University of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Biochemistry
Position # 29536

The Departments of Microbiology and Chemistry invite applications for a full-time tenure-track or tenured position at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor level, commencing July 1, 2021, or on a date mutually agreed upon.

Responsibilities :

Duties will include undergraduate teaching, graduate teaching and supervision, research, including the establishment of an externally funded research program, and service-related activities. The successful candidate will have a track record of high quality scholarly research leading to peer assessed publications; will either have, or demonstrate the potential to establish, an independent, innovative, scholarly, externally fundable research program; will have demonstrated strength in or strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions; and will exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications :

The Departments seek an emerging scholar with a commitment to excellence in teaching and research. Exceptional candidates at any level will also be considered. Outstanding candidates in any area of Biochemistry will be considered, with particular emphasis on candidates who will complement or extend the departments' strengths in Structural Biology particularly in cryo-Electron Microscopy. The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. and preferably post-doctoral experience or other distinguishing attributes in Biochemistry or a related field. To enrich our Department and create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly invite applications from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including women, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, and those committed to a diverse environment.

Additional Information :

The Departments currently have 35 full time tenured and tenure track faculty members and 10 Instructors, and offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Genetics, and Chemistry. The Departments have well-established and equipped research facilities, including a cryo-3D TEM (TALOSF200C) equipped with a Direct Electron Detector (Flacon3EC), Rigaku Micromax007 HFM with R-AXIS IV++ detector, 4 high-field NMR spectrometers, cell culture facilities, confocal fluorescence microscopes and a full suite of protein characterization tools (e.g. AUC, calorimetry, SEC-MALS etc.) and are supported by strong research links with other University of Manitoba departments and the Manitoba Institute of Materials, the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, the Price Faculty of Engineering and the National Microbiology Laboratory. Further information about the Departments can be obtained from and . Winnipeg is the largest city in the Province of Manitoba. The city has a rich cultural environment, including symphony, opera, dance, theatre, and ethnic festivals. The region provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons. Learn more about Winnipeg at . 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.

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Applications including a curriculum vitae, a description of teaching philosophy, a summary of research interests, a three-page research plan and contact information for three references should be sent to (PDF files preferred). Please ensure to specify position number 29536 in the application. For further information contact the Search Committee Chairs at Deborah.Court@umanitoba.ca (Microbiology) and Joe.ONeil@umanitoba.ca (Chemistry). The closing date for receipt of applications is January 15, 2021.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please note that curricula vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Applications should be submitted electronically to:

cryoEMsearch@umanitoba.ca