Assistant Professor in Waterborne Epidemiology

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Guelph, ON, Canada

Position Overview

The Department of Population Medicine within the Ontario Veterinary College at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position. This role is part of a cluster hire, focusing on developing an internationally recognized research program on waterborne pathogens and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The anticipated start date is August 1, 2025, or another mutually agreed-upon date in 2025.

Qualifications

• PhD in Epidemiology, Public Health, or equivalent
• Proven research experience in water-based epidemiological studies and strong quantitative epidemiological skills
• Desirable: experience with waterborne pathogens, AMR data analysis, molecular subtyping, disease transmission modeling, data science, machine learning, health analytics, or a DVM

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with epidemiology faculty to provide undergraduate and graduate training
• Develop new graduate programs such as Health Informatics
• Establish a productive, independent, and collaborative research program
• Publish peer-reviewed research, present at conferences, and secure research funding

Skills and Attributes

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to build networks across disciplines
• Experience in securing research funds and mentoring students

Additional Information

The University of Guelph values Indigenous lands and promotes inclusivity, equity, diversity, and accessibility. Applications from all qualified individuals are encouraged, with priority given to Canadians and permanent residents. The university supports applicants requiring accommodations during the hiring process. For application details, visit https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and reference Requisition ID #1177. Materials to submit include a teaching dossier, an EDI statement, and contact information for three references.

Address applications to:

Todd Duffield, Professor and Chair

Population Medicine, Ontario Veterinary College