Assistant Professor level in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics & Immune Engineering.

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB); Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A Canadian educational institution in Calgary seeks a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics & Immune Engineering. The role involves developing an independent research program in chronic inflammatory or infectious disease, combining research with teaching at undergraduate or graduate levels. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. and have significant experience in nucleic-acid therapeutics, immune engineering, and grant acquisitions. The position aims to enhance research collaboration within the academic community.

Qualifications

• Track record in nucleic-acid therapeutics/immune engineering with evidence like publications.
• Experience in undergraduate/graduate teaching and supervision.
• Proven capability to secure national grants.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, externally funded research program.
• Allocate 75% of time to research and seek extramural support.
• Engage in teaching and supervise graduate students.
• Collaborate with research groups related to inflammation and lung health.

Skills

Nucleic-acid therapeutics

Immune engineering

Research program development

Teaching

Grant writing

Education

Ph.D. (or equivalent)

Job description

Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics & Immune Engineering

Department of Physiology & Pharmacology – Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary.

We invite applications for a tenure‑track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in Nucleic Acid Therapeutics & Immune Engineering. The successful applicant will be nominated for a National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Tier 2 Canada Research Chair and will occupy laboratory space in the Snyder Institute. Alignment with the research directions of the Snyder Institute and the Cumming School of Medicine is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, externally funded research program in chronic inflammatory disease or infectious disease focused on nucleic‑acid therapeutics and immune engineering.
• Allocate 75 % of time to research and seek extramural support from national and provincial agencies.
• Engage in teaching (undergraduate and/or graduate) and supervise graduate students.
• Collaborate with members of the Inflammation Research Network, Gastrointestinal Research Group, Immunology Research Group, and Lung Health Research Group as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. (or equivalent) with at least three years of post‑doctoral experience.
• Track record in nucleic‑acid therapeutics/immune engineering demonstrated by peer‑reviewed publications, awards, or letters of reference.
• Proven capability to lead an independent research program and secure national grants.
• Experience in undergraduate/graduate teaching and supervision of graduate students.

Application Process

Interested individuals should apply online through the University of Calgary Careers webpage (https://careers.ucalgary.ca). The application must include a curriculum vitae, research statement, teaching statement, and references. Attachments should be organised as follows: curriculum vitae; research statement; teaching statement; list of references.