Assistant Professor

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track contingent Assistant Professor in sleep neurobiology and non-invasive imaging, affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute, at North Campus Edmonton. This non-clinical position emphasizes research, teaching and administration responsibilities.

Applicant will establish an independent, externally funded program focusing on sleep disruption and pediatric neurodevelopment, using advanced MRI.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or closely related discipline.
• Expertise in sleep neurobiology and non-invasive neuroimaging including advanced MRI methods.
• Ability to establish an independent, externally funded research program and contribute to teaching.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program.
• Publish and disseminate findings across disciplines.
• Teach in classroom and supervise research trainees.
• Collaborate with other departments and contribute to administration.

Skills

Sleep neurobiology

Non-invasive MRI methods

Grant writing

Teaching

Mentorship

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related field

Tools

fMRI

Job description

Location - This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus Edmonton.

The Department of Psychiatry at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track contingent Assistant Professor position, affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute, with an anticipated start date of March 1, 2027. This non-clinical position comprises 80% research, 15% classroom teaching and 5% administration. The successful candidate will establish an independent research program in sleep neurobiology and non-invasive neuroimaging, with particular emphasis on sleep disruption, neurodevelopment, and cognitive and emotional functioning in pediatric populations, including autistic children and adolescents. Research will examine brain fluid and glymphatic clearance using advanced magnetic resonance imaging methods and develop or evaluate biomarkers relevant to child and adolescent mental health. Responsibilities include seeking external research funding, publishing and disseminating findings, collaborating across disciplines, supervising research trainees, teaching in the classroom, and contributing to departmental administration and service. Applicants must hold a PhD in neuroscience or a closely related discipline and demonstrate relevant expertise in sleep neurobiology and non-invasive neuroimaging, including advanced MRI methods; scholarly contributions appropriate to the Assistant Professor rank; potential to establish an independent, externally funded research program; and ability to contribute to university teaching, mentorship and interdisciplinary collaboration. Experience in brain fluid clearance, neurodevelopment or pediatric research is an asset; transferable expertise supported by a credible research plan will also be considered. The appointment is contingent on continued funding, with initial salary support identified for five years, subject to confirmed appointment terms.