Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) in Computational Oncology

University of Calgary; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in computational oncology, with nomination for a Tier II Canada Research Chair. The role emphasizes AI/ML, in silico modeling, and data-driven approaches to cancer diagnosis and treatment.

The selected candidate will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and mentorship within the Cumming School of Medicine. Applicants should demonstrate original research, funding potential, and a record of teaching

Qualifications

• Evidence or promise of original high-quality research and scholarship.
• Ability to obtain funding for future research activities.
• Proven effectiveness in teaching and trainee mentorship at the university level.
• Experience lecturing and developing/coordination of courses.
• Willingness to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching and training.

Responsibilities

• Teach and supervise undergraduate and graduate students in computational oncology.
• Develop and coordinate courses and curricula within the department.
• Engage in scholarly activities, service, and administrative duties within the school.

Skills

AI/ML

In silico modeling

Software development

Data engineering

Teaching/mentorship

Education

Evidence of original high-quality research

Ability to obtain research funding

Experience teaching at university level

Job description

Tier II Canada Research Chair in Computational Oncology

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Cumming School of Medicine @ University of Calgary

The Department ofBiochemistry and Molecular Biologyin partnership with theArnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute in the Cumming School of Medicine, Universityof Calgary,invite applications for a tenure-track appointmentat the rank ofAssistant Professor in the area of computational oncology.The selectedcandidate will also be nominated for a Canadian Institutes for Health Research(CIHR) Tier II Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Computational Oncology.

With a deeper understanding of the molecular profiles, clinical characteristics,and patient factors that influence cancer risk, progression, prognosis, andoutcomes, we can develop more precise and effective approaches to cancerdiagnosis and treatment. This approach to delivering precision cancer medicinerelies on the use of computational and data science approaches to make sense oflarge and highly complex, multiscale datasets. The successful applicant will beexpected to leverage advanced computing, artificial intelligence and machinelearning (AI/ML), in silico modeling, software and tool development, and/or dataengineering to integrate and interpret large and complex datasets, enabling moreprecise classification of tumours, prediction and monitoring of response totreatment, prediction of disease recurrence, and/or modeling of tumour behaviourin individual patients. These approaches will also generate new biologicalinsights into the pathways and mechanisms that drive cancer development.

Applicants will require evidence or promise of original high-quality researchand scholarship and future development as a scholar. The applicant will alsohave evidence or promise of the ability to obtain funding as well as evidence orpromise of effectiveness in teaching and trainee mentorship at the Universitylevel or equivalent. In addition to fostering a thriving training program, theselected candidate will participate in undergraduate and graduate teaching.Experience with lecturing and innovative educational approaches, coursedevelopment and coordination, and a demonstrated record of impact inundergraduate teaching. The selected applicant will also have opportunities tobe involved in administrative and service activities that affect the CummingSchool of Medicine community.

The University of Calgary is located on the traditional territories of thepeople of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta.The city of Calgary is alsohome to Métis Nation within Alberta (Nose Hill Métis District 5 and Elbow MétisDistrict 6).