Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Animal Physiology

University of Alberta Careers; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta’s Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Animal Physiology, with strong potential to develop an independent, externally funded program. We especially welcome researchers focusing on Arctic or Northern Biology.

The successful candidate will supervise graduate and undergraduate students, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, and contribute to a vibrant department, AC B principles, and collaborate across diverse

Qualifications

• PhD in Biological Sciences or related field.
• Demonstrated track record of impactful research in Animal Physiology.
• Potential to develop an independent externally funded program, including wildlife/invertebrate physiology.
• Commitment to supervising graduate and undergraduate students and teaching at both undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Commitment to the principles of Access, Community and Belonging (ACB).
• Strong potential for productive collaborations across departmental and university research areas.

Responsibilities

• Develop an independent, externally funded research program.
• Supervise graduate and undergraduate students.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses.
• Contribute to the department and university through service and collaboration.

Skills

Animal Physiology

Research funding

Teaching & mentoring

Education

PhD in Biological Sciences or related field

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants; however, internal applicants will be given priority consideration based on minimum qualifications, or a combination of experience, skills, and abilities before external applicants are considered.

Location

This role is in-person. Work primarily takes place at North Campus, Edmonton.

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta invites applications for a tenure-track position in the area of Animal Physiology. We are primarily seeking an emerging scholar to hire at the Assistant Professor level, with strong potential to develop a productive research program. We especially welcome researchers who seek to develop a focus on Arctic or Northern Biology.

We are keen to attract a colleague who can integrate across existing areas of Departmental research and teaching expertise. Applicants must hold a PhD in Biological Sciences or a related field and have a demonstrated track record of impactful research in Animal Physiology. The proposed research program should not depend solely on laboratory-based vertebrate research, and instead should have strong potential to build world-class productivity through the study of wildlife and/or invertebrate physiology. The successful candidate will develop an independent, original, and externally funded research program.

The candidate will be expected to supervise both graduate and undergraduate students and contribute to a vibrant Department through teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Importantly, the candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Access, Community and Belonging (ACB), in all aspects of their research, teaching and service.

Strong potential for productive interactions with other researchers across the diverse research areas of the Department, and in other disciplines at the University of Alberta, will be considered an asset. Strengths of the Department include Northern biology, toxicology, aquatic biology, neurobiology, AI/ML, data synthesis and open science, ecology, model organisms, multi-omics, Museum of Zoology and Strickland entomology collections, and access to field stations including the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre and the Canadian High Arctic Research Station.

The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2027.