University of Toronto Mississauga, Biology Department

The Department of Biology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Systems Biology, at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field, post-doctoral experience, and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.  We are searching for an outstanding scientist who addresses fundamental questions in biology by employing or developing novel computational and mathematical approaches. Those working with techniques such as systems biology, network analysis, machine learning, or statistical modelling are particularly encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate would integrate such quantitative approaches with empirical biological data and would bring expertise complementary to existing strengths in the  Department of Biology  at UTM. The topics of interest are broadly defined, but may include:  • Systems neuroscience  • Developmental biology  • Interaction networks  • Statistical Ecology or Genomics  Evidence of excellence in research will be demonstrated by publications in top ranked field relevant journals, conference presentations, awards, and strong endorsements by referees of top international stature. Evidence of research excellence should be provided in a CV, a research statement, and 3 significant publications. The research statement should include major research accomplishments, future directions, and highlight the quantitative skill set the candidate will bring to the Department.  The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching of computational and quantitative biology in the undergraduate curriculum. The successful candidate must also have demonstrated excellence in teaching related activities, that can include performance as a teaching assistant or a course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or conference presentations or posters. The successful candidate is expected to develop and maintain an active, independent, innovative, and externally funded research program, and to contribute to the education and training of undergraduate and graduate students in the Department of Biology, University of Toronto Mississauga. This individual will also be appointed to the tri-campus graduate Department of Cell and Systems Biology at the University of Toronto. For more information on the Department of Biology please visit our webpage at w ww.utm.utoronto.ca/biology . Information on the graduate unit can be found at  www.csb.utoronto.ca . The University of Toronto Mississauga and its affiliated institutions offer a stimulating and supportive environment with a variety of facilities and a highly interactive community of researchers. Excellent opportunities exist for collaboration within the Department of Biology, with other departments at UTM, as well as with faculty at the St. George and Scarborough campuses of the University of Toronto.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The Department of Biology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a tenure-stream appointment in Microbial Ecology and Evolution, at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2020, or shortly thereafter.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Biology or closely related field and demonstrated excellence in research and teaching.  Post-doctoral experience is preferred.  We are searching for an outstanding scientist who addresses fundamental questions in the ecology, evolution or systematics of viral, prokaryotic (bacteria and cyanobacteria) or eukaryotic (e.g. fungi, simple algae) microbes. The department is particularly interested in an individual whose research, teaching and technical experience would complement our existing  departmental strengths .  Topics of interest include, but are not limited to: genetics, ecology, or evolution of chemical or antibiotic resistance ecology and evolution of microbiomes and metagenomes host-symbiont coevolution ecology, evolution, genetics of microbial diseases ecology, evolution, genetics of microbially-mediated mutualisms population genetics and genomics of microbes systematics (fungal, algal, or protozoan) The successful candidate must demonstrate excellence in research with a record of publications in top-ranked, peer reviewed and field-relevant academic journals, presentations at significant conferences, awards/accolades, and the submitted research statement, as well as strong endorsements by referees of top international stature. The successful candidate must also have demonstrated excellence in teaching related activities, that can include performance as a teaching assistant or a course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or conference presentations or posters.  The successful applicant is expected to develop and maintain an active, independent, innovative and externally funded program of research in the Department of Biology, University of Toronto Mississauga. This individual will also be appointed to the tri-campus graduate Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. For more information on the Department of Biology please visit our webpage at  www.utm.utoronto.ca/biology . Information on the graduate unit can be found at www.eeb.utoronto.ca .   The University of Toronto Mississauga and its affiliated institutions offer a stimulating and supportive environment with a variety of facilities and a highly interactive community of researchers. Excellent opportunities exist for collaboration within the Department of Biology, with other departments at UTM, as well as with faculty at the St. George and Scarborough campuses of the University of Toronto.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.