The Department Microbiology invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor rank, commencing July 1, 2027 , or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Assistant or Associate Professor in Vaccinology or Biologics will have demonstrated expertise and demonstrated interest in applied vaccinology or the development of therapeutic biologics. The focus should be on human and zoonotic viral pathogens, thereby leading to improvements in human health, pandemic preparedness. Applicants whose research could benefit, either through direct use or collaboration, from structural biology methods, including cryo-EM and/or X-ray crystallography, are encouraged to apply.

The successful candidate will have a PhD and postdoctoral or other distinguishing experience in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Biosystems Engineering or related fields. They will have a track record of high quality scholarly research leading to peer-assessed publications; demonstrate or show strong potential to establish and sustain an independent, innovative, externally fundable research program; have demonstrated strength or strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions; and exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.

To support Canadian pandemic preparedness research and development, the University of Manitoba Faculty of Science is developing a new 21,000 sq. ft. facility for vaccine and biologics R&D and pre-clinical biomanufacturing with funding from the Canadian Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund. Construction has commenced and is expected to be completed by 2029. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program. Future collaborations with the Price Faculty of Engineering to scale production of successful vaccine or biologics design are possible. They will also have the opportunity to engage with UM experts in protein biochemistry, and structural biology (Cryo-EM and X-ray), biophysics, microbiology, and virology in the Faculty of Science.

Duties will include teaching introductory biochemistry and teaching in the applicant’s area of interest; graduate teaching and supervision; research, including the establishment of an externally funded research program; and service activities.

The Department currently has 17 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members and 4 Instructors, offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Microbiology, and contributes to Faculty of Science based undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Genetics. Further information about the department can be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/science/microbiology.

Additional information:
To enhance our department, we particularly invite application from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.

Applications including a curriculum vitae, references, cover letter that includes a summary of research interests, a one-page description of teaching philosophy, and a three-page research plan. A short description of plans to integrate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles into these activities should be included. Contact information for three references should be included.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 2026-09-26. A Review of applications will begin on 2026-10-01 and will continue until filled.

Applicants must submit their application for consideration through the University of Manitoba Careers Portal by searching for Requisition #49296.