Medicine - Assistant Professor (Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Chromatin/Chromosome)

The Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, at the level of Assistant

Professor with research programs focused on the regulation of chromatin/chromosome structure and function, with implications for understanding disease etiology and progression. The search committee will consider candidates with demonstrated expertise in a broad range of research areas, including but not limited to: transcriptional regulation, epigenetic regulation, cell cycle regulation, cancer biology, DNA damage response, telomere dynamics, and genome editing. The call is open to researchers working in diverse model systems and experimental approaches (e.g., model organisms, stem cell-based models, genome screening, single cell approaches, molecular recording etc.). If appropriate, the successful applicant will be considered for membership in the Ottawa Institute of Systems Biology.

The University of Ottawa is one of Canada’s leading research-intensive universities with over $340 million in annual research funding. The University is located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, at the heart of Ottawa’s health research and education campus. Together with its affiliated research institutes, the Faculty of Medicine consistently ranks among the top Faculties of Medicine in Canada for research impact and intensity. 

The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine comprises over 100 faculty members, features a vibrant research atmosphere addressing fundamental questions in basic biomedical and educational research.

Title of the position: Assistant Professor. The higher rank of Associate Professor will only be considered should the successful candidate possess an appropriate level of experience and commensurate achievements and according to budgetary approval.

Number of positions available: One (1)

Duties: Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions:

• teaching
• scholarly activities such as research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work
• academic service
• graduate student supervision

Terms: New tenure-track position

Wage:  Salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025). Note: salary for higher ranks is commensurate according to rank and experience.

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a complete benefits package, which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.

Location of work: Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8M5

Contact information: Dr. Katalin Tóth, Chair, Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa (Ontario) K1H 8M5, [email protected]

Skills requirements:

• Education: PhD related to the field of the subject.
• Work experience:
• Demonstrate excellence in research, a solid publication record, a history of collaboration.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence in training and education at the graduate and undergraduate levels.
• Excellent communication skills in English. Passive (or active) knowledge of one’s second official language (French or English) is a requirement for tenure. English-French bilingualism is an asset.

The application package must include the submission of a teaching dossier, a strong teaching statement (1 page), sample syllabi, course materials, teaching evaluations. The application must also include a description of current and future pedagogical research plans (2 pages).

Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly to:

Katalin Tóth, Chair
Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine
Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa
451 Smyth Road
Ottawa (Ontario) K1H 8M5
[email protected] subject line "CMM – Chromatin"

Application deadline: May 25, 2025. Note: applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

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The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff and faculty. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minority members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women and all qualified applicants with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse and inclusive communities. Applicants who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups should complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire when they apply.

In accordance with government policy, all qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

The University of Ottawa provides accommodations for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you are invited to proceed in the selection process, please notify us of any accommodations that you require by emailing the Office of the Vice-Provost, Faculty Relations, at [email protected]. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.

The University of Ottawa is proud of its more than 175-year tradition of bilingualism. Through its Official Languages and Bilingualism Institute, the University provides second-language training to staff members and their spouses.