Pharmacy - Assistant Professor (Neurobiology of Aging)

Since its founding in 1919, the Faculty of Pharmacy of the Université de Montréal has been a leader in training and research on drugs and pharmaceutical care through an interdisciplinary and innovative approach that makes it possible to meet our society’s health challenges. Located in the Jean-Coutu Pavilion, it has state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms as well as a bright and inviting agora that contribute to the excellence and well-being of those who study and work there. The Faculty is constantly evolving in order to fulfill its role as a driver of change for the advancement of pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences.

Day-to-day responsibilities
Through your undergraduate and graduate-level teaching, and your research activities, you will contribute to the faculty’s pursuit of excellence. Furthermore, you will promote your discipline and actively participate in the daily activities of a renowned institution. As such, you will:

• Develop an independent, internationally recognized research program in the field of therapeutic innovation in neurobiology of aging. This includes cellular and molecular mechanisms of brain aging, age-related neurodegenerative diseases, neuroimmunology, interactions between nervous system cells, cellular senescence, or any other topic relevant to the position;
• Have the opportunity to apply for infrastructure funding from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI);
• Have the opportunity to apply for a philanthropic Research Chair, depending on available competitions;
• Supervise undergraduate, master’s, doctoral, and postdoctoral students in pharmaceutical sciences;
• Teach in French at the undergraduate and graduate levels, particularly in the areas of neurophysiology, neuropathology, neuropharmacology, molecular biology, cell biology, and advanced therapies in neuroscience;
• Actively promote your discipline through conferences, publications, and scientific activities;
• Participate in the operations of the institution through committees and working groups.

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. in pharmaceutical sciences, neuroscience, pharmacology, biomedical sciences, cell or molecular biology, or any other field relevant to the position;
• Have research expertise and significant postdoctoral productivity in a field relevant to the position;
• Demonstrate potential for developing collaborations at the local, national, and international levels;
• Demonstrate the ability to provide high-quality university-level teaching in French at the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• Hold a salary award or be prepared to apply to the Fonds de recherche du Québec – Santé researcher award program or other salary award programs;
• Have the ability to work as part of a team in an interdisciplinary context and in complementarity with faculty members;
• Have adequate proficiency of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, through the Université de Montréal’s French language support program, in accordance with the Université de Montréal language policy.

Additional information about the position

• A competitive salary combined with a comprehensive range of benefits;
• Expected start date: May 1st, 2027 or according to the availability of the selected candidate;
• Located at the Montreal Campus.

https://www.umontreal.ca/carrieres/professeurs/

Link to submit your application: https://www.umontreal.ca/public/www/documents/offres_emploi_profs/PHA_10-26_01_EN.pdf

How to submit your application
The application file submitted to the administration must include the following documents before the posting deadline of December 15th, 2026:

• A cover letter;
• A curriculum vitae;
• A copy of, or links to, three recent publications or research papers;
• A statement on teaching and supervision experience and approach;
• A statement on the research program;
• Three letters of recommendation submitted by their authors to the administration;
• In the cover letter, describe potential research and teaching collaborations with professors at the Faculty of Pharmacy.

Contact information
Lucie Blais, PhD, Vice-Dean for Faculty Affairs and International Relations
Faculty of Pharmacy
[email protected]

We encourage you to complete the self-identification questionnaire. More information is available in the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion section at the end of this document.

As per UdeM’s appointment procedures, members of the Assembly of Professors may consult all submitted application files. If you wish your application to remain confidential until the shortlist is established, please mention it in your application.

HEALTH AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS

• Medical, paramedical, dental and travel insurance
• Employee and Family Assistance Program along with an Institutional Health and Wellness Program
• Defined benefit pension plan with indexed pension payments upon retirement (rrum.umontreal.ca)
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE

• Up to two years of parental leave
• Reduced workload upon return from parental leave, until the child turns two
• Two on-campus childcare centres
• Summer camps and spring break camps at UdeM’s Sports and Fitness Centre
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Research and study leave
• Research start-up funding
• French language training program
• University-level teaching skills development activities
• Professional development and sabbatical leave allowance program
• Tuition waiver program for you, your spouse, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Université de Montréal places the values of diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of all its missions. Through its Equal Access to Employment Program, Université de Montréal invites women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and people with disabilities to self-identify and apply. During the recruitment process, our selection tools will – confidentially - be adapted to meet the needs of individuals with limitations who request accommodation.

UdeM embraces a broad and inclusive definition of diversity that goes beyond applicable laws and encourages all qualified individuals to apply, regardless of their characteristics. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Completing the self-identification questionnaire is a voluntary process aimed at supporting a diverse and inclusive working and learning environment.

The personal information you provide through the questionnaire is valuable - it helps us improve our practices and comply with applicable legislation.

All personal information is confidential. You can rest assured that it will be collected and used in accordance with federal and provincial laws, will never be disclosed without your consent, and will not affect your hiring or career progression at Université de Montréal.