Assistant Professor (Research)

McGill University Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Montreal, QC, Canada

The McGill University Department of Microbiology and Immunology and the Mark Wainberg Centre for Viral Diseases in the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences in partnership with the Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI) at the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) is inviting applications for a full-time faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor (Research) in the dynamic field of fundamental immunology at the interface of host-virus interactions. The role includes establishing an independent research program, supervising students, and the possibility of obtaining memberships in additional departments alongside the primary appointment. This is a Contract Academic Staff position and does not confer eligibility for tenure.

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is part of the School of Biomedical Sciences within the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at Canada’s renowned McGill University, located in the vibrant and multicultural city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec. The LDI is the research arm of the Jewish General Hospital (JGH) which is affiliated with the CIUSSS du Centre-Ouest-de-l’Île-de-Montréal (CCOMTL) and is part of the McGill Integrated University Health Network. Over the years, the LDI has attracted outstanding investigators with recognized excellence in areas such as Cancer Therapeutics, Molecular Oncology, Cell and Gene Therapy, AIDS/HIV, Aging, Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease, Clinical Epidemiology, and Psychosocial Aspects of Disease. In addition to being embedded in an innovative and creative research environment of more than 200 researchers, the successful candidate’s research program will benefit from state-of-the-art core facilities and the on-site JGH Bioportal including the diverse biobanks and clinical teams which are valuable resources to study host responses to viral infections.

Membership across the LDI, Mark Wainberg Centre for Viral Diseases, and the McGill University Department of Microbiology and Immunology provides exciting opportunities for collaboration with faculty in each, as well as in the McGill Interdisciplinary Institutes of Infection and Immunity (MI4), the research institute at the McGill University Health Network, and the broader McGill research community.

Job Duties

The successful candidate will be expected to establish and maintain a productive independent research program that aims to understand and discover mitigating strategies of viral diseases through elucidating the complex host responses to viral infections, which may include but not be limited to: – Emerging and pandemic viruses; – Innate immune responses; – Antibody responses; – Cellular immune responses;

Applications must be submitted on Workday at: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/JGH—Jewish-General-Hosp/Assistant-Professor–Research—Department-of-Microbiology—Immunology—C2-240724-_JR0000064221 The following supporting documents are required:• Cover letter and curriculum vitae;• Statement of research plans (2 pages max);• Statement of commitment to EDI principles (1 page max);• Names and contact information of three referees.McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.Knowledge Base Guide on how to apply for external applicants: https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/workday_guide_for_candidates_extenal_eng.pdf McGill University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.At McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies, and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or industry.McGill further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns. Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, this email or phone at 514-398-2477.

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