Job Family:

Academic Leadership and Faculty

Union affiliation:

APUO

Faculty/Department:

Department of Biology_FT

Campus:

STEM

Date Posted:

June 24, 2025

Applications must be received BEFORE:

The Department of Biology at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in molecular and/or developmental genetics, starting July 1, 2026. We seek candidates with expertise in classic and/or emerging invertebrate models or innovative cellular systems (e.g., organoids, 3D cultures). Research areas may include aging, regeneration, gene regulation, chromatin dynamics, development, metabolism, reproduction, disease pathogenesis, and stem cell biology.

The successful candidate will establish a dynamic, internationally recognized, and externally funded research program, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, and mentor students within the interdisciplinary Biomedical Science (BIM) program. Candidates must be able to teach in both English and French at the time of hiring.

The successful candidate will join an innovative and collaborative department of 40 researchers working in a wide range of fields, including cell and molecular biology, developmental biology, neurobiology and physiology. The Department maintains close collaborations with researchers at the University of Ottawa Brain and Mind Research Institute, the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, the Ottawa Heart Institute, and Carleton University. The Faculty of Science provides access to core facilities for molecular biology, genomics, microscopy and aquatic animal care, to all of its members.

Title of the position: Assistant Professor. The higher ranks will be considered according to budgetary approval.

Terms: New tenure-track position

Wage: Salary scales for Assistant Professors start at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025).

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance.

Location of work:Department of Biology, University of Ottawa, 30 Marie Curie, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5.

Contact information: Chair, Department of Biology, 30 Marie Curie, Room 160, Ottawa, ON K1N 6N5. Email: biochair@uottawa.ca. Telephone: 613-562-5729, fax: 613-562-5486

Skill requirements:

• Education: Ph.D. in a relevant field.
• Postdoctoral experience is expected.
• A demonstrated track record of research excellence must be clearly presented, along with commitment and strategies for teaching and graduate training.

Application deadline: The complete application must be submitted by September 2, 2025. Applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Applications must be submitted electronically via the University of Ottawa career portal, PDF format including :

• A one-page cover letter formally expressing interest in the position and including a statement demonstrating their ability to teach in French and English
• A full curriculum vitae (please include career interruptions such as parental or sick leaves that may have impacted your record of research. These will be taken into consideration in the selection process)
• A detailed research plan (3 pages maximum)
• A statement of teaching interests and how principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion will be included in training of research group members (1 page)
• Contact information of three references
• Three peer-reviewed publications

More information regarding Academic Careers can be found online. Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities. Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by contacting the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations by email at vra.affairesprofessorales@uottawa.ca. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its 160-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides training to staff members and to their spouses in their second official language.

Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as defined in Policy 129 – Covid-19 Vaccination. This policy was suspended effective May 1, 2022 but may be reinstated at any point in the future depending on public health guidelines and the recommendations of experts.