Assistant Professor - Biomedical Discovery ResearchDate Posted: 01/06/2025
Closing Date: 03/06/2025, 11:59PM ET
Req ID: 39787
Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description: The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites applications for two full-time, tenure stream positions. The appointments will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2025.
We are seeking two emerging leaders to join our vibrant and collaborative basic science research community, who will develop an outstanding, innovative research program to address fundamental biological questions pertinent to health and disease. The successful candidates will complement the Department's existing research strengths in cellular and molecular biology, microbiology, artificial intelligence, cancer, brain and neurosciences, cardiovascular, regenerative medicine, and other translational research as applied to human disease. We encourage applicants interested in emerging fields or interdisciplinary areas of fundamental biomedical research to apply.
Minimum Requirements: Applicants must have a Ph.D. degree in life sciences, mechanisms of disease or a related field, and at least 3 years of postdoctoral experience, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. The successful candidates are expected to mount an original, independent, and externally funded research program, and to actively participate in the delivery of undergraduate and graduate curriculum.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, which can be demonstrated by a record of publications in leading journals in the field, the submitted research statement, awards received, as well as strong letters of reference.
Evidence of excellence in teaching is demonstrated through teaching accomplishments which could include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading workshops or seminars, student mentorship and/or conference presentations, as well as strong letters of reference.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The successful candidates will join the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP), which is nationally and internationally renowned as a premier location for biomedical, life sciences, and clinical research and education. We are a collaborative community of faculty, fellows, and students that are highly acclaimed for pioneering advances in some of the most exciting areas of modern science with an impact on human health.
The goals of LMP are dynamic collaboration, impactful research, disruptive innovation, agile education, and inclusive community. For more information about the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto and its strategic plan, please visit www.lmp.utoronto.ca.
How to Apply: All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants should submit these six documents: 1) a cover letter; 2) a complete current curriculum vitae; 3) a single 2-page document that includes (in this specific order) a summary that describes the applicant's education and training history, a list of the applicant's most important publications and an explanation of their significance (up to five), and a short synopsis of their future research focus; 4) a description of long-term research plans (up to two pages, excluding citations); 5) a teaching dossier which includes a statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy and a description of teaching activities which could also include, if applicable, undergraduate or graduate student mentorship, teaching assistant experience, or scientific presentations; and 6) a statement outlining your philosophy and future plans for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive research environment (maximum one page).
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 referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection are available in the candidate FAQ.
All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by March 6, 2025.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.
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.
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