Job Description

Date Posted:

05/22/2025

Closing Date:

06/26/2025, 11:59PM ET

Req ID:

39764

Job Category:

Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)

Faculty/Division:

Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department:

Departments of Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology

Campus:

St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Description:

The Departments of Biochemistry and Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of the basic, structural and functional study of infectious agents and antimicrobial resistance. This will be a joint appointment between the Department of Biochemistry (51%) and the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (49%). The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, with an anticipated start date of 1 July 2026.



The successful candidate, upon formally accepting the offer of a full-time faculty position, may be nominated for a Canada Excellence Research Chair in Infectious Disease and Antimicrobial Resistance. The Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program is intended to support world?class researchers and their teams in establishing ambitious research programs at Canadian universities. Nominees to the Canada Excellence Research Chairs opportunity will be internationally leading researchers whose proposed research program aligns with one or more of the Government of Canada's Science, Technology and Innovation priority areas. Canada Excellence Research Chairs are appointed for eight years, with award values of either $1 million or $500,000 per year; these two award values recognize the varying costs of research within different disciplines.



The University of Toronto requires that applicants must have earned a PhD degree in biochemistry, microbiology, molecular biology or another related/relevant area, with a clearly demonstrated exceptional record of excellence in research, service, training, and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths (https://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/research/research-areas; https://lmp.utoronto.ca). The successful candidate will be an internationally recognized research leader in the basic, structural and functional biology of infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, for example using state-of-the-art techniques such as electron cryo-microscopy and three-dimensional image reconstruction methods, and whose accomplishments have made a major impact on the field and/or societal impact. Candidates will be expected to sustain and lead innovative research that will advance the global frontiers of knowledge in the field, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program, with a particular focus on the Canadian federal Tri-Agencies.



Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence, which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, distinguished awards and accolades, evidence of impact on the field and/or societal impact, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees of high standing.



Candidates must also possess a strong demonstrated record of service to the research community (e.g., service on peer review committees, faculty recruitment committees, advisory committees) and a demonstrated record of attracting and mentoring a diverse group of students, trainees, and research personnel, and establishing an equitable and inclusive research environment. Nominees to the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program will be expected to develop and implement a plan for establishing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive research and training environment.



Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.



Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.



The Temerty Faculty of Medicine recognizes the legitimate impact that leaves (e.g., parental leaves, slowdowns due to illness or disability, impacts of COVID-19) can have on a nominee's record of research achievement. These leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the review and assessment of application materials.



The University of Toronto is one of the world's top-ranked public universities in the five most closely watched international rankings: U.S. News & World Report's Best Global Universities, Times Higher Education's World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, Shanghai Ranking Consultancy's Academic Ranking of World Universities, and the National Taiwan University World University Rankings. The Times Higher Education recently ranked the University second among North American public institutions (after the University of California, Berkley) and 18th overall. The University of Toronto St. George campus is located in the heart of Toronto, which consistently ranks amongst the most liveable cities in the world.



The successful candidate will join the Department of Biochemistry and the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology (LMP) at the University of Toronto, which are nationally and internationally renowned as a premier location for biomedical, life sciences and clinical research, and education. We are a collaborative community of faculty, fellows and students that are highly acclaimed for pioneering advances in some of the most exciting areas of modern science with an impact on human health. The Department of Biochemistry's deep and rich tradition of teaching and research excellence dates back to 1907. Over 65 faculty members located on campus or in affiliated hospital-based research institutes are actively engaged in research and the education of undergraduate and graduate students (https://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/research/research-areas). The Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, like Biochemistry, fosters dynamic collaboration, impactful research, disruptive innovation, agile education, and an inclusive community. For more information about the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto and its strategic plan, please visit www.lmp.utoronto.ca. Both departments are part of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto which is distinguished as one of the most concentrated biomedical research communities in the world, and is part of the larger Toronto research community that includes 11 fully affiliated academic hospitals all of which have renowned and vibrant Research Institutes. This network of basic scientists and clinicians allows for collaborative interactions to facilitate transformative research teams and to support excellence in teaching and mentorship.



All qualified candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit these six documents: 1) a cover letter; 2) a complete current curriculum vitae; 3) a research statement, which should be a single two-page document that includes (in this specific order) a summary that describes the applicant's education and training history, a list of the applicant's most important publications and explanation of their significance (up to five), and a short synopsis of their current and future research focus; 4) a description of long-term research plans (up to two pages, excluding citations); 5) a teaching dossier which includes a strong statement of teaching and mentoring philosophy, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations; and 6) a statement outlining your philosophy and future plans for creating an equitable, diverse and inclusive research environment (maximum one page).



Applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto's recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect letters of reference from each referee the day after an application is submitted. Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that referees submit recent letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date. More details on the automatic reference letter collection are available in the candidate FAQs.



Submission guidelines can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated fields. Please combine additional application materials into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format. If you have any questions about this position, please contact the Chair of Biochemistry at biochemistry.chair@utoronto.ca or the Chair of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at rita.kandel@utoronto.ca.



All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by June 26, 2025.



In order to meet the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program timelines, the University of Toronto must select and confirm the nominee in advance of November 2025, register the candidate by January 21, 2026, and submit a full nomination package to the Program by March 18, 2026.



The Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program does not impose any restrictions regarding nationality or country of residence of the nominee. However, given the Program's focus on the attraction of outstanding researchers to Canada, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine will prioritize the nomination of those candidates who currently hold an academic appointment outside of Canada.



For further information on the Canada Excellence Research Chairs Program, including eligibility criteria, please consult the Program website.



The University of Toronto has adopted the AAU Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment in Academia, including the requirement that applicants release personnel information from prior employers regarding sexual misconduct. Full details and requirements can be found here.



The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.



As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http://uoft.me/UP.



The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.



The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.



If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact uoft.careers@utoronto.ca.