Canada Research Chair Tier 1 in Immune Dysregulation

University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine; Alberta; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution in Alberta is seeking an individual for a Canada Research Chair Tier 1 position in Immune Dysregulation. The successful candidate will lead research initiatives and teach at both undergraduate and graduate levels. This role offers significant protected research time and an opportunity to enhance cross-disciplinary collaborations. Applicants should possess a PhD or MD and demonstrate research leadership and teaching capabilities. Application deadline is November 14, 2025.

Qualifications

• Track record of externally funded research.
• Outstanding academic publication record.
• Ability to lead research teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Direct a collaborative research program in systems immunology.
• Develop and lead a research team including students and postdocs.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.

Skills

Leadership in research

Teaching ability

Collaborative skills

Research funding acquisition

Education

PhD or MD and postdoctoral experience

Job description

Immune Dysregulation Canada Research Chair

We acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 and 6).

Position Overview

The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, and the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases, at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary invites applications for a Canada Research Chair Tier 1, tenured position at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor in Immune Dysregulation. This position guarantees 75% protected time for research. The selected candidate will be nominated for a Tier I Canada Research Chair (CRC), tenable for seven years and renewable once.

Responsibilities

• Direct a collaborative research program in systems immunology, focusing on the mechanistic underpinnings of clinical disease(s) and/or experimental model systems in which the immune system becomes dysregulated.
• Develop and lead a research team, including graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and develop innovative educational approaches.
• Participate in administrative and service activities that impact the Cumming School of Medicine community.
• Build connections with investigators across the Cumming School of Medicine and the University of Calgary in trans‑disciplinary research initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or MD (not practicing clinical medicine) or equivalent, and postdoctoral research fellowship experience.
• Evidence of a continuous, externally funded research program and an outstanding academic publication record.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research teams and an outstanding teaching and graduate supervision record.
• Met the criteria for a Canada Research Chair at the Tier I level.

Application

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the ''Apply Now'' link via the University of Calgary Careers site. Please be aware the application process allows for only four attachments. Your attachments should contain:

• Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees.
• Statement of research interests (1 page), a description of a proposed 5‑year research plan for the Chair (4 pages), and a statement on current and future efforts to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion into their research program (1 page).

Application deadline: November 14, 2025.

Questions about this position may be directed to Dr. Nathan Peters, PhD, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases, C/O Marcy Brett ([e-mail]).

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. At the time of your application, please answer the following question: Are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No)

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. The University of Calgary is an equitable and inclusive employer and recognises that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We offer accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity and equity and inclusion (EDI) at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([e-mail]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([e-mail]).