Assistant/Associate Professor, Vaccinology & Biologics

University of Manitoba; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Microbiology at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or tenured position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, commencing no later than June 11, 2027. Salary and rank commensurate with experience; emphasis on applied vaccinology or therapeutics biologics development in human/zoonotic pathogen research.

The successful candidate will engage in teaching, graduate supervision, externally funded research, and collaborations within the

Qualifications

• PhD and postdoctoral or distinguishing experience in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Biosystems Engineering or related fields.
• Track record of high quality scholarly research leading to peer‑assessed publications.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and sustain an externally funded research program.
• Evidence of outstanding teaching contributions or potential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Teach introductory biochemistry and your area of expertise.
• Graduate teaching and supervision.
• Establish and maintain an externally funded research program.
• Engage in service activities within the department and university.

Skills

Vaccinology

Therapeutics development

Zoonotic pathogens

Structural biology collaboration

Teaching (university level)

Education

PhD in Biochemistry/Cell Biology/Molecular Biology/Microbiology/Virology or Biosystems Engineering

Tools

Cryo-EM

X-ray crystallography

Job description

The Department of Microbiology at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure-track or tenured position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, commencing no later than June 11, 2027. Salary and rank commensurate with experience; emphasis on applied vaccinology or therapeutics biologics development in human/zoonotic pathogen research.

The successful candidate will engage in teaching, graduate supervision, externally funded research, and collaborations within the