Physiology and Pathophysiology - Assistant or Associate Professor

Posting Start Date: August 8, 2025
Posting End Date: Posting may remain open beyond the date of September 15, 2025
Position # 34782

Position description:
The Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, commencing on April 1, 2026, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Start-up funds will be provided, and Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association collective agreement.

The successful candidate will be a member of the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolic Diseases in the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology and has an opportunity to become a member of the Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM), an internationally recognized health research institute focusing on maternal, child, and youth health. The new recruit will be expected to develop and maintain an externally-funded research program that complements the division’s current strengths in diabetes and obesity research. The candidate should have expertise in using animals and cell systems to model diabetes, obesity and other metabolic diseases. Priority research areas of the division include pancreatic islet biology or kidney health and disease. However, all applications related to endocrine and metabolic diseases will be considered.

The successful candidate is expected to establish an innovative research and training program that is capable of engaging in broad collaborations with colleagues from basic science, clinical departments, and members of CHRIM. The candidate is expected to support the department's teaching activities in physiology and pathophysiology including undergraduate, post-baccalaureate diploma, and graduate teaching. The candidate is expected to attract excellent local, national and international trainees and mentor students at all levels, with opportunities to contribute to clinical training and mentorship. The successful candidate should have an aptitude for teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in endocrine physiology and pathophysiology. The successful candidate is expected to participate in service activities for department or faculty committees as assigned.

Qualifications:
Applicants must have an earned doctorate or equivalent degree in physiology or a related field in biomedical sciences. Three years of postdoctoral research experience in endocrine and metabolic physiology using multi-disciplinary cross-cutting techniques, and a demonstrated ability to develop and implement cutting edge experimental approaches is preferred. A productive publication history in high quality, peer-reviewed journals and the potential to secure competitive, extramural research funding are expected.

Demonstrated evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment would be considered an added strength. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated research excellence in the interactions between endocrine and metabolic systems and gastrointestinal and renal systems.

The RFHS and the Department offer excellent opportunities to forge multi- and inter-disciplinary research collaborations with partner institutes. The successful applicant will have access to core Faculty resources including central animal core and transgenic facilities, molecular imaging, histomorphology and ultrastructural imaging, proteomics & systems biology, flow cytometry, lentiviral vector production, live-cell imaging, and statistical genomics and bioinformatics. Further information on the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology and CHRIM can be obtained at https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/department-physiology-pathophysiology and https://www.chrim.ca/.

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential for excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions and personal circumstances can have on an applicant's record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.

We encourage you to self-identity aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under- represented viewpoints, expertise and forms of excellence to this role. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204- 474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Applications will include all of the following documents (as a single PDF file):

A review of applications will begin September 15, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants are requested to submit the following materials via email specifying position #34782 to:

Kristine Cowley, Ph.D., Chair, Search Committee
Tel: (204) 789-3305
E-mail: [email protected] and [email protected]

Applications must include:

• Cover letter concisely describing suitability for the position (referencing position number 34782)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Research plan (max 5 pages)
• Statement of teaching interests (1 page)
• A personal statement including your positionality, demonstrated commitment and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access, and participation) in the following areas: teaching, research and service (1 page).
• Names and contact information of three academic referees.

Only complete applications will be considered. The University appreciates the interest of all applicants; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

The closing date for receipt of applications is September 15, 2025 or until position is filled.