Assistant Professor, Microbiome and Neurodevelopment Expert

1 month ago


Calgary, Alberta, Canada Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary Full time
Join Our Team at the Cumming School of Medicine

We are seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to join our team as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. The successful candidate will hold an Azrieli Accelerator Professorship for a period of five years and will become a member of the Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases and the Owerko Centre for Neurodevelopment and Child Mental Health at the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in microbiome research, with a focus on neuroimmunology or neurodevelopmental disorders. They will be expected to conduct a vigorous, externally funded research program that augments our existing priorities in microbiome, neuroimmunology, and neurodevelopmental conditions. The successful candidate will also contribute to teaching undergraduate and graduate topics in microbiome-brain interactions and supervise graduate students.

We are committed to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to this goal. The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy, and we are committed to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples.

Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the University of Calgary Careers site. Please be aware that the application process allows for only four attachments. Your attachments should be organized to contain the following:

  • Cover letter and curriculum vitae, including the name and contact information of three referees
  • Statement of research interests, including a description of a proposed 5-year research plan for the Chair (4 pages), and a statement on current and future efforts to incorporate equity, diversity, and inclusion into their research program (1 page)
  • Statement of teaching interests (1 page)

For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine, please visit our website at medicine.ucalgary.ca. We look forward to receiving your application.



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