Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in developmental neuroscience

The Department of Physiology (https://www.ualberta.ca/physiology/index.html), in partnership with the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute (WCHRI; https://www.wchri.org/) and the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute (NMHI; https://www.ualberta.ca/neuroscience-and-mental-health-institute/index.html) at the University of Alberta invites applications for an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) position in developmental neuroscience.

Researchers whose work in developmental neuroscience will complement and enhance existing research strengths in the Department and partner institutes are especially encouraged to apply. This could include, but is not limited to, research that combines innovative model systems (cell/organ culture; organoids; animal models in vivo and in vitro) with cutting-edge approaches (e.g., electrophysiology, neurophotonics, opto- and chemogenetics) to advance mechanistic understanding (at the genetic, molecular, cellular, or organismal levels) of nervous system development in health and/or disease.

The position will have 60% time committed for research, 30% for teaching and 10% for administration. It is part of a cohort hire underway in the basic science departments of the FoMD to recruit a total of five tenure-track assistant professors.

Responsibilities

• Establish an independent research program in developmental neuroscience
• Contribute to teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels
• Contribute to the research supervision and training of undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral trainees
• Contribute to the administration of the Department of Physiology, the FoMD and the University of Alberta

Note: This position is part of a ‘cohort’ hire of up to 5 research-focused faculty in the fundemental science departments on the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry

While the position will remain open until filled, review of applications will begin April 11, 2023.