Assistant Professor - Medicinal/Biological Chemistry or Chemical Biology (Impact+ Emerging Leader)

University of Toronto • Mississauga, ON

23d • CA$145,000 - CA$175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences in conjunction with the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry (CMC), at the University of Toronto Mississauga campus, invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position to advance transformational research projects that support the growth of the Canadian economy in the strategic priority area of Health, including biotechnology. The nominee’s research area must demonstrably align with this category and the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027. Emerging Leaders Awards are intended for exceptional emerging scholars. Candidates must be within five years (minus eligible delays) of the start date of their first research-related appointment, defined as an appointment where the individual has the autonomy to conduct research independently. All eligible delays in research (e.g., maternity, parental, medical, bereavement) are credited as twice the amount of time taken. Professional leaves (e.g., training, sabbatical, administrative) are not credited as eligible leaves.

Requirements

• Ph.D in Medicinal, Organic or Biological Chemistry, or related fields.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching.
• Specialization in Medicinal/Biological Chemistry or Chemical Biology.
• Established an independent program of research, with potential for impact through collaborations with, but not limited to, the Impact+ Research Chair in Chemical Biology, Dr. Michelle Arkin, and to generate translation and impacts.
• Evidence of research excellence of an internationally competitive calibre, commensurate with their career stage, as demonstrated by a record of contributions or publications in leading journals in the field or a research pipeline that is at high international levels, presentations at significant conferences, accolades or awards, and strong endorsements by referees of high standing.
• Evidence of excellence in teaching, demonstrated by the teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy, teaching evaluations and sample course material, teaching accomplishments and strong endorsements from referees.
• Research and teaching interests that complement and enhance existing departmental strengths and align with those of the Centre for Medicinal Chemistry.
• Candidates must be within five years (minus eligible delays) of the start date of their first research-related appointment.

Nice To Haves

• Expatriate Canadians wishing to relocate to Canada are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Mount an innovative, competitive and independently funded research program that is transformational, translational and garners partners.
• Undertake undergraduate responsibilities in the Department of Chemical and Physical Sciences and graduate teaching responsibilities in the Department of Chemistry.

Benefits

• Research funding and institutional supports to advance transformative research in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build partnerships across sectors and borders, and translate their research into applications and impacts that benefit Canadians and the world.
• Awards are valued at $100K per year over six years, with the possibility of extension for another six years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree