Job Description
The College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS), University of Manitoba, Canada invites applications for a tenure-track appointment in Pharmacokinetics at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (Position #33105).
Applicants must possess a PhD degree in Pharmacokinetics or Biopharmaceutics or a related field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, preferably with postdoctoral or fellowship training. The successful candidate will be expected to develop and maintain an independent research program funded externally, such as through the Canadian Tri-Agencies (CIHR, NSERC, SSHRC). The individual will be expected to teach in undergraduate and graduate programs, and provide service, at the College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and University of Manitoba. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The College of Pharmacy is located in a state-of-the-art 90,000 square feet Apotex Centre on the Bannatyne Campus of the University. Core facilities at the RFHS include the latest imaging infrastructure (e.g., MR, whole animal fluorescence and 2-photon), small animal core facilities (e.g., CT, PET-MRI), lentiviral application support, transgenic mouse expertise (e.g., CRISPR-Cas9 editing) and proteomic/metabolomic/epigenetic approaches and associated bioinformatics. The College of Pharmacy is also home to the Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab (P.A.L.) which has Shimadzu and Waters HPLCs as well as single and triple quadrupole mass spectrometers, Real-Time PCR, clinical chemistry analyzer and an AKTA FPLC.
The College of Pharmacy has a long history of excellence in pharmacy education and research. It is a part of the RFHS at the University of Manitoba, and provides opportunities for interprofessional and interdisciplinary collaboration in health sciences research and education. The University offers a full range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs embracing basic biomedical sciences, professional programs and population health. This is an exceptional opportunity for a qualified individual to contribute to the ongoing success of the RFHS and to create a new level of interdisciplinary research and collaboration in a unit with complementary and diverse skills. All three pillars of the University of Manitoba, excellence in teaching, research and service, are the focus of academic activities. For more information visit the website of the College of Pharmacy at http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/pharmacy/.
The campus has excellent library facilities for the health sciences, and is proximally adjacent to several tertiary teaching hospitals of the Winnipeg Region Health Authority (WRHA), one of the largest and most diverse health regions in Canada, serving the city of Winnipeg and the rural municipalities. WRHA also supports many Institutes and Research Centres, working closely with the University of Manitoba.
Winnipeg is the largest city in the Province of Manitoba. The city has a rich cultural environment, including the Royal Winnipeg Ballet, symphony, opera, theatre, and ethnic festivals. Besides supporting professional hockey, football, and baseball teams, the region provides ample opportunities for outdoor recreation in all seasons. The Winnipeg housing market is one of the most favorable in Canada. To learn more about Winnipeg visit http://www.tourismwinnipeg.com/.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
Applicants must possess a PhD degree in Pharmacokinetics or Biopharmaceutics or a related field of Pharmaceutical Sciences, preferably with postdoctoral or fellowship training.
Application Details
An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). We encourage you to self-identify any aspect of diversity in your cover letter.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact UM.Accommodation@umanitoba.ca or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Expected date of appointment is June 1, 2023, or at a date to be negotiated.
Applications for this position must include:
a. a cover letter explaining your interest in the position,
b. a curriculum vitae,
c. brief teaching philosophy,
d. a 5-year research plan,
e. a personal statement on your contributions to EDI and/or other experiences, and
f. the names and contact information of three references.
Each of the above documents, except for Curriculum Vitae, should observe the required page limitation (1-2 pages). Please note that only complete applications will be considered.
Applications should be sent to:
Dr. Xiaochen Gu
Search Committee Chair – Position #33105
College of Pharmacy, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Email: Pharmacy.AcademicHR@umanitoba.ca
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provision of The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (Manitoba). Please note that all application materials may be provided to participating members of the search process.
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When inquiring or applying for positions within the University of Manitoba, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities at the University of Manitoba and at other institutions of higher education in the region on www.AcademicCareers.com
To receive email alerts when new jobs at the University of Manitoba are posted, job seekers can sign up at new job openings at the University of Manitoba.