Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) and Canada Research Chair

Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) and Canada Research Chair Tier 2 in Islet Biology

University of Alberta

The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and Alberta Diabetes Institute (ADI) at the University of Alberta are seeking an exceptional emerging researcher with expertise in islet biology and the pathogenesis of diabetes. The successful applicant will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and will develop an innovative research program aligned with, but operating independently of, the recently appointed Canada Excellence Research Chair in the Islet Microenvironment with the goal of further extending the research strengths within the Alberta Diabetes Institute.

This position is eligible for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC), a program which supports individuals with evidence or promise of an innovative and independent research program. The successful candidate will be expected to lead an innovative and productive research program in islet biology and diabetes pathogenesis that is supported by peer reviewed funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research or other such prominent organizations (or has the potential for such support in the near future).

The University of Alberta is committed to working for equity, diversity, inclusion, and access and to deepening and living out commitments to Indigenization and decolonization. The University of Alberta thus strives to remove barriers that some people in Canadian society and in postsecondary environments continue to experience and to build an accessible, equitable, and inclusive culture in support of the full participation of its diverse workforce. The CRC Program has identified four designated groups (FDGs): women and gender minorities; Indigenous Peoples; members of racialized minorities; and persons with disabilities. To support its commitments, the University of Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons who self-identify as a member of one of the following group: women and gender minorities.

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Position Description

The University of Alberta is inviting applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position from individuals with evidence or promise of an innovative and independent research program in islet biology and diabetes pathogenesis. The successful applicant will develop a research program aligned with, but operating independently of, the recently appointed Canada Excellence Research Chair with the goal of further extending the strengths within the ADI.

Duties and Expectations:

1. Be an exceptional emerging health researcher who is, or has the potential to be, a national/international expert in their field.
2. Lead an innovative and productive research program supported by peer-reviewed funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research or other such prominent organizations.
3. Hold a PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent in health research.
4. Have relevant post-doctoral experience studying topics that may include but are not limited to:
1. Biology of islet hormone secretion
2. Investigation of islet endocrine cell dysfunction in the pathogenesis of diabetes
3. Use of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in modeling diabetes pathogenesis
4. Experience with use of human islets.

We are especially interested in candidates applying a combination of cutting-edge approaches to islet biology and the generation/analysis of large datasets, and individuals keen to build capacity for bioinformatics at ADI.

While the main focus of this position is research, this individual will be an active member in undergraduate and graduate teaching programs and an academic member of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

Position Eligibility

1. A PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology or a related field with publications demonstrating expertise in islet biology.
2. Relevant postdoctoral experience in working with human islets as they relate to studying or treating diabetes.
3. A plan to develop an independent academic research program related to diabetes pathogenesis using human islets and/or stem-cell based approaches.

Anticipated start date

Upon mutual agreement with the successful applicant.

To Apply:

The University of Alberta welcomes applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis 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.

Please submit the following as separate documents by clicking the “Apply Online” button below:

1. Cover letter
2. Current and comprehensive CV
3. Complete list of Publications
4. Description of your recent, current and anticipated research activities for the next five years (two pages)
5. A statement of teaching interests (500 words)
6. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusivity Philosophy (500 words)
7. References

Questions about this competition should be sent electronically to vdradmin@ualberta.ca.

Applicants who require an accessibility arrangement for their application, interview, and/or subsequent recruitment meetings can contact mailto:canderson@ualberta.ca to arrange appropriate accommodations.

Posting date: September 4, 2024

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.