Assistant Professor

University-of-Albert; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta's Department of Psychiatry invites applications for a tenure-track contingent Assistant Professor position affiliated with the Neuroscience Institute, focusing on sleep neurobiology and pediatric non-invasive neuroimaging.

The appointee will dedicate ~80% to research, 15% to classroom teaching, and 5% to administration, establish an independent funded program, supervise trainees, and contribute to interdisciplinary collaboration in child and adolescent mental health.

Qualifications

• PhD in neuroscience or closely related field with relevant sleep neurobiology expertise.
• Demonstrated ability to establish independent, externally funded research programs.
• Experience in pediatric neurodevelopment or related areas is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent sleep neurobiology research program.
• Secure external research funding and publish findings.
• Collaborate across disciplines and supervise research trainees.
• Teach in the classroom and contribute to department administration.

Skills

Sleep neurobiology

Non-invasive neuroimaging

MRI methods

Research funding

Mentorship

Teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in neuroscience or related discipline

Tools

fMRI analysis

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.