POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Immunology. The anticipated start date for this appointment is July 1, 2025, or another mutually agreed-upon date in 2025.
This position is part of a strategic cluster hire in infection, immunity, and therapeutic innovation, which includes recent and upcoming recruitment of immunology, biochemistry, and teaching-focused faculty. These hires support the Department’s newly expanded undergraduate Microbiology and Immunology major and the development of course-based Master’s programs in Immunology, Vaccines, and Therapeutic Design.
We seek outstanding candidates whose research interests align with and complement the department’s strengths. Applicants in all areas of immunology will be considered, including, but not limited to, cellular immunology, vaccine development, immune evasion mechanisms, and host-pathogen interactions in chronic infections. Other areas of interest include fundamental studies on immune cell signalling, investigation of immune cells of the nervous system, innate and adaptive immune response regulation, immune memory, and development of novel immunotherapies. Candidates conducting translational research on immune system modulation for infectious disease prevention, treatment, or control and those leveraging advanced methodologies such as computational or systems immunology to study complex immune networks are also encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate is expected to develop an innovative and sustainable research program that advances our understanding of immune responses in health and disease, fosters new approaches to addressing immunological challenges, and creates opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Ph.D. in immunology or a related field.
• A preferred minimum of three years of postdoctoral experience.
• A proven record of research excellence, as evidenced by high-quality publications.
• Demonstrated potential to establish a competitive, externally funded research program.
• A commitment to effective and innovative teaching in virology to diverse undergraduate and graduate student populations.

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