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Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in developmental neuroscience

University of Alberta

MED Physiology
Competition No. - A100149532
Closing Date - Will remain open until filled.

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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.

Department summary

The Department of Physiology is an internationally renowned research- and teaching-intensive department ranked 21st amongst Physiology Departments worldwide (QS World University Research Rankings 2022). The Department is a leader in cellular and systems neurophysiology, lipid physiology, membrane biophysics and transport physiology, fetal/neonatal and cardiovascular physiology. The research programs of our 12 primary faculty (7 women and 5 men) are supported by over 40 external grants totalling >$15M, including 4 Canada Research Chairs. The graduate program supports 48 students (18 MSc and 30 PhD), while the 199 students in our undergraduate honors program (years 1-4) enjoy the additional support of three full-time teaching faculty.

The Department is part of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry (FoMD), which comprises 5 basic science (including Physiology) and 16 clinical departments, 7 Research Institutes and 6 Core facilities that provide state-of-the-art research infrastructure and expertise (https://www.ualberta.ca/medicine/research/corefacilities/index.html).

Position Summary

The Department of Physiology (https://www.ualberta.ca/physiology/index.html), in partnership with the Women and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI; https://www.wchri.org/) and the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute (NMHI; https://www.ualberta.ca/neuroscience-and-mental-health-institute/index.html) at the University of Alberta invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in developmental neuroscience.

Researchers whose work in developmental neuroscience will complement and enhance existing research strengths in the Department and partner institutes are especially encouraged to apply. This could include, but is not limited to, research that combines innovative model systems (cell/organ culture; organoids; animal models in vivo and in vitro) with cutting-edge approaches (e.g., electrophysiology, neurophotonics, opto- and chemogenetics) to advance mechanistic understanding (at the genetic, molecular, cellular, or organismal levels) of nervous system development in health and/or disease.

The position will have 60% time committed for research, 30% for teaching and 10% for administration. It is part of a cohort hire underway in the basic science departments of the FoMD to recruit a total of five tenure-track assistant professors.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program in developmental neuroscience
• Contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Contribute to the research supervision and training of undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral trainees
• Contribute to the administration of the Department of Physiology, the FoMD and the University of Alberta
  
  Minimum Qualifications
  
  
• PhD in physiology, neuroscience or a related discipline
• Post-doctoral experience with a strong publication record with evidence, or promise, of developing an innovative, independent research program in developmental neuroscience
  
  How to Apply
  
  Please select the “Apply Online” icon below and submit the following:
  
  
• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae (CV)
• References, the names and contact information for three (3) referees
• List of Publications, including links (as applicable)
• Teaching dossier that includes a brief teaching philosophy (maximum 750 words) and evidence of teaching effectiveness (submit as an attachment under "Statement of Teaching/Research Interests")
• Research statement that outlines main areas of research and future plans (maximum 750 words; submit under “Research Plan”)
  
  To assist the University in complying with mandatory reporting requirements of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act (R203(3)(e)), please include the first digit of your Canadian Social Insurance Number in your application. If you do not have a Canadian Social Insurance number, please indicate this in your application.
  
  While the position will remain open until filled, review of applications will begin April 11, 2023.
  
  Note: Online applications are accepted until midnight Mountain Standard Time of the closing date.
  
  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered. The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  
  To apply, please visit: https://www.careers.ualberta.ca/Competition/A100149532/
  
  The University of Alberta is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
  
  
  
  
  
  
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