Assistant Professor, Animal Physiology & Arctic Biology

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta's Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Animal Physiology, with a focus on Arctic or Northern Biology. Applicants must hold a PhD and have a demonstrated track record of impactful research.

The successful candidate will build an independent, externally funded program, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to teaching while upholding Access, Community and Belonging (ACB) principles.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field and have a demonstrated track record of impactful research in Animal Physiology.
• The proposed research program should not depend solely on laboratory-based vertebrate research, and should have strong potential to build world-class productivity through wildlife and/or invertebrate physiology.
• The successful candidate will develop an independent, original, and externally funded research program.

Responsibilities

• Supervise both graduate and undergraduate students.
• Contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Access, Community and Belonging (ACB) in research, teaching and service.

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences or related field

Job description

The University of Alberta's Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Animal Physiology, with a focus on Arctic or Northern Biology. Applicants must hold a PhD and have a demonstrated track record of impactful research.

The successful candidate will build an independent, externally funded program, supervise graduate and undergraduate students, and contribute to teaching while upholding Access, Community and Belonging (ACB) principles.