Assistant Professor, Developmental Biology

Brock University

St. Catharines, ON, Canada

Posted 8/3/2022

The Department of Biological Sciences at Brock University invites applications for a tenure-track position in Developmental Biology, at the rank of Assistant Professor. Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in Developmental Biology or closely related field, with post-doctoral experience. Applicants should have a strong track record of scientific and research excellence and demonstrated strength in teaching and research supervision. The establishment of a successful, externally funded research program with supervision of undergraduate and graduate students is expected.

Applications from diverse research areas of developmental biology using either invertebrate or vertebrate animal model systems are welcome. We encourage applications from candidates who perform innovative and rigorous research in developmental biology at the genetic, molecular, cellular, or organismal level, and who will apply unique approaches to address fundamental questions that further our understanding of animal development.

The successful applicant will be expected to contribute to teaching within the Department of Biological Sciences, including upper year courses in developmental biology. More information about the department can be found at: http://www.brocku.ca/mathematics-science/departments-and-centres/biology

Submit a letter of application, a CV, a statement outlining current and proposed research (maximum 3 pages), up to 3 recent publications, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy (and any evidence of teaching performance) in electronic format via the online application system. https://brocku.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/brocku_careers/job/St-Catharines-Main-Campus/Tenure-Track--Assistant-Professor-Position-in-Developmental-Biology_JR-1012809

Applicants should also arrange for up to three letters of academic reference to be sent electronically to Brittany Kalbfleisch at [email protected] (within 2 weeks following the application deadline). Complete applications received by August 31st, 2022, will receive full consideration (reference letters will be accepted until September 15th, 2022). The start date for the position is negotiable but could be as early as January 1st, 2023. The availability of this position is subject to final budgetary approval. Inquiries can be directed to A. Necakov, Biological Sciences, 905-688-5550 x3829, Email: [email protected].

Last Updated 08/03/2022