The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an externally funded research program. The candidate is also expected to teach within the Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics and the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences at the undergraduate and graduate student levels, and contribute to service activities within the department, the Faculty, the University, and the wider scholarly community. A demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice, as well as fostering participation is expected.

Applicants with expertise in Cancer Biology, with a general focus on genetics and/or biochemistry, are encouraged to apply to Position # 34704. Preference will be given to applicants with a research program suitable for both health (e.g., CIHR) and fundamental (e.g., NSERC) science grant funding. Candidates should hold a PhD and/or MD with at least 3 years of relevant postgraduate experience. Candidates must have an excellent research record, as evidenced by impactful publications; the potential to secure competitive extramural peer reviewed grants; and a history of effective and productive collaboration. Preference will be given to applicants with a track of mentorship. The potential for a strong linkage/collaboration between the candidate’s research program and the activities of one or more faculty members in the Department of Biochemistry and Medical Genetics or the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is desired.

Application Process:

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access and 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).

All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority Interested applicants should submit, preferably as a single PDF, the following materials:

1. cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
2. curriculum vitae (including detailed history of student/trainee mentorship and teaching activities)
3. personal statement on their contributions to and reflections on equity, access, participation, and justice in terms of teaching, research, service and/or other experiences (maximum 1 page)
4. outline of independent research program (maximum 3 pages)
5. teaching philosophy that includes subject areas of expertise (maximum 1 page).

Applications should be addressed to Dr. Jeffrey Wigle, Chair of the Selection Committee, Department of Biochemistry & Medical Genetics, and sent by email to Simone.Matulis@umanitoba.ca.

Review of applications will begin March 31st, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled.

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 (Manitoba).

Please note that curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

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).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195.

Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

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