Assistant Professor — Animal Physiology & Arctic Biology

Avenue.io Inc.; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Animal Physiology, to begin July 1, 2027, at the North Campus, Edmonton. The candidate will establish an independent, externally funded program with emphasis on wildlife or invertebrate physiology and Arctic biology.

The role includes teaching undergraduate/graduate courses, supervising students, and contributing to department governance while advancing Indigenous reconciliation in all activities.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Demonstrated track record of impactful research in animal physiology.
• Ability to develop independent, externally funded program with focus on wildlife/invertebrate physiology.
• Commitment to Access, Community and Belonging (ACB) and Indigenous reconciliation in research, teaching, and service.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent, externally funded research program focused on wildlife and/or invertebrate animal physiology (with emphasis on Arctic or Northern biology).
• Deliver undergraduate and graduate courses in animal physiology and related curricula.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate research students.
• Contribute to departmental and university governance while building collaborative ties across disciplines.
• Incorporate ACB and Indigenous reconciliation into research, teaching, mentorship, and service practices.

Skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

ACB & Indigenous reconciliation

Mentorship potential

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences

Job description

University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Animal Physiology, to begin July 1, 2027, at the North Campus, Edmonton. The candidate will establish an independent, externally funded program with emphasis on wildlife or invertebrate physiology and Arctic biology.

The role includes teaching undergraduate/graduate courses, supervising students, and contributing to department governance while advancing Indigenous reconciliation in all activities.