Tenure-Track Position in Microbiome and Mucosal Immunology

University of Calgary

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The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary invites applications for a tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor level in the field of Microbiome and Mucosal Immunology. This position is open to applicants holding Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Research Excellence, Diversity, and Independence (REDI) early career transition awards.

Qualifications include a PhD (or equivalent) in Immunology and postdoctoral research training. A record of research/scholarly activity, as demonstrated by grant funding, national/international presentations, and peer-reviewed research publications, is required. Applications are especially encouraged from candidates who have investigated the interplay between the immune system and the microbiome, with a particular interest in innate immunity, immune system development, and the implications of these processes in health and disease. We seek outstanding candidates who will incorporate in their research program in areas such as gut microbiome-immune system interactions at mucosal surfaces, developmental immunology with emphasis on host-environment crosstalk, the role of immunometabolism in regulating immune responses, and mechanistic studies involving gnotobiotic mouse models to interrogate host-microbiota dynamics.

The successful candidates will join a dynamic group of researchers who are engaged in the university’s transdisciplinary research strategy and will occupy laboratory space within the Calvin, Phoebe and Joan Snyder Institute for Chronic Diseases in the Cumming School of Medicine. The Institute and School of Medicine are home to several excellent core research facilities that the applicant would be expected to integrate into their research program.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to develop a vigorous and independent externally funded research program within a dynamic, collaborative and multidisciplinary environment. The position provides 75% of time protected for research and will include expectations to contribute to teaching (undergraduate and/or graduate) and trainee supervision. A competitive salary and an attractive start-up package are available. The successful candidate will be expected to apply for extramural support from national/provincial agencies to sustain their research program.
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Interested individuals are encouraged to submit an application online via the 'Apply Now' link via the University of Calgary Careers site. Please be aware the application process allows for only four attachments. Your attachments should be organized to contain the following (which may require you to merge documents):

• 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)

View full posting and apply: https://careers.ucalgary.ca/jobs/16168556-tenure-track-position-in-microbiome-and-mucosal-immunology-department-of-microbiology-immunology-and-infectious-diseases-cumming-school-of-medicine

Questions about this position may be directed to:

Dr. Nathan Peters, PhD
Head, Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases
C/O Marcy Brett (mbrett@ucalgary.ca)

Application deadline: June 30, 2025

To learn more about academic opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Academic Careers website (http://careers.ucalgary.ca/). For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Cumming School of Medicine | University of Calgary (ucalgary.ca)

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