Job Description

The Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science at the University of Calgary invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in the area of Environmental Animal Physiology, with a start date of January 1, 2023 or later. The successful candidate will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure-track) or in exceptional cases as an Associate Professor (with tenure).

Qualified applicants are expected to conduct research on animal response to environmental changes and interact with the strong aquatic biology and integrative cell biology group in the department. All potential candidates whose research focuses on any aspect of Animal Physiology are encouraged to apply; however, we are particularly interested in candidates taking a genetic and/or molecular approach to understand the mechanistic basis of animal function in relation to environmental stressors. The successful candidate will lead research initiatives within the strategic interdisciplinary themes at the University of Calgary and build on current strengths in animal physiology and responses to a changing environment. Opportunities are available to engage broadly in research collaborations with colleagues across disciplines at the University of Calgary, including researchers in the Evolving Ecosystems Research Theme.

The applicant is expected to establish a vibrant and internationally recognized, externally funded research program in the broadly defined area of Environmental Animal Physiology, as well as provide excellent, innovative education for undergraduate and graduate students. The successful candidate will assist in meeting the institutional goals outlined in the recently developed “Framework for Growth” and in the strategic plan of the Faculty of Science. The “Framework for Growth" is centered around three big ideas that will differentiate our entrepreneurial university and drive growth: transdisciplinary scholarship, deeper community partnerships, and future-focused delivery of programs that will see us expand the flexibility and customizability of the UCalgary experience. To learn more about this vision please see:
https://www.ucalgary.ca/president/growth.

The successful candidate must possess a PhD in Biology, Life Sciences or related discipline, with a record of research excellence in organismal physiology, with a strength in either toxicology, neuroscience and/or immunology and postdoctoral experience in Animal Physiology or related disciplines.

Applicants at the Assistant Professor rank must have a strong publication record demonstrating excellence in Animal Physiology. Prior success in obtaining peer-reviewed funding is an asset. Candidates must also demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching and learning and the use of contemporary approaches to teaching

The successful candidate at the Associate Professor rank must have a strong track record of publications in high quality journals in Animal Physiology, as well as evidence of securing ongoing external research funding. They must also have demonstrated effectiveness in teaching at the University level that utilizes contemporary approaches to teaching, and evidence of effective graduate student supervision.

The successful candidate will be expected to engage in service activities, as appropriate.