Assistant Professor, Cryo-EM, Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 114,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

University of Saskatchewan invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology with a focus on cryo-EM. The role includes developing an externally funded research program and contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Access to state‑of‑the‑art cryo-EM facilities and strong collaborative opportunities with Oncology, SCA and VIDO support translational aims.

Qualifications

• PhD degree in a related field with post‑doctoral cryo-EM experience.
• Ability to conduct original, innovative research and establish a funded program.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; commitment to teaching at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Willingness to foster collaborations across campus and with external partners.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a vibrant cryo-EM research program with external funding.
• Collaborate with BMI faculty and departments across campus; engage in translational opportunities.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching within the College of Medicine.

Skills

cryo-EM expertise

interpersonal skills

collaboration

teaching

Education

PhD in related field

Tools

Falcon III

K2 direct detectors

cryo-EM instrumentation

Job description

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the College of Medicine’s (CoM) Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology. We are searching for individuals with the potential to establish a vibrant, externally funded research program in cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM). We welcome applications from candidates whose research focuses on any area of cryo-EM and complements or expands the department’s existing strengths in biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, and related disciplines. There is also an opportunity to participate in structure‑guided, translational research in collaboration with the CoM’s Department of Oncology, the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency (SCA) and the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO). The successful candidate will also show a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate teaching. The University of Saskatchewan is home to a 200 kV Thermo Fisher Glacios cryo-electron microscope with Falcon III and K2 direct electron detectors. A 120 kV Hitachi HT7700 is available at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine for sample screening by negative stain. The successful candidate will play a key role in advancing cryo-EM research on campus while helping to build a vibrant and collaborative cryo-EM research community at the University of Saskatchewan.

The department has several areas of research strength encompassing immunology, bacteriology, virology, biochemistry of cancer, protein science, and biology of metals. Further collaborative opportunities in cancer genomics, cancer biology, neuroscience, cell physiology, and with clinicians are available in the CoM and SCA. Specific research areas of BMI faculty can be viewed here: https://medicine.usask.ca/bmi/ and from the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and Department of Oncology can be viewed here: https://saskcancer.ca/research/cancer-research-department and https://medicine.usask.ca/profiles/oncology-saskatoon/index.php .

The department benefits from having the Canadian Light Source situated on our campus, and the department has strong affiliations with the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) and the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. The Health Sciences Building houses the Protein Characterization and Crystallization Facility (PCCF) that supports protein purification as well as a wide range of biophysical methods to study protein interactions, including crystallization and X-ray crystallography https://pccf.usask.ca/ . In addition, the College of Medicine has a mass spectrometry laboratory for omics research ( https://cchsa-ccssma.usask.ca/facilities_and_laboratories/omics-laboratory.php ).

The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. The University of Saskatchewan is in Saskatoon, SK, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 26,000.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a PhD degree in a related field, post-doctoral experience with cryo-EM data collection/processing and a demonstrated ability to conduct original, innovative research. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and show an interest in fostering collaborations with faculty members in the department and elsewhere on campus.

The starting salary bands for the 2027-2028 academic year are as follows:

• Assistant Professor: $113,527 to $135,535
• Associate Professor: $135,535 to $157,543
• Professor $157,543 to $183,219 with a higher starting salary in rare and exceptional circumstances pursuant to Article 18.2.6.12 of the 2023-2027 USFA Collective Agreement .

This position includes a comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated. Candidates may be asked to provide proof of citizenship, residency or work eligibility.

Applications will be accepted until January 8, 2027. The anticipated start date is July 1, 2027.

Status: Tenure Track

Employment Group: USFA

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Posted Date: 11/12/2026

Closing Date: 1/8/2027

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action.

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

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