"Assistant Professor in Cancer Immunology"

Requisition 1860

The Department of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the area of Cancer Immunology.

We seek outstanding candidates whose research program investigates fundamental and translational questions in cancer immunology, with a focus on how immune mechanisms shape tumour development, progression, and therapeutic response. Applicants may study tumour–immune interactions, immune evasion, myeloid or lymphoid cell function in cancer, immune modulation and signalling within the tumour microenvironment, or mechanisms of response and resistance to immunotherapies. Approaches may span molecular, cellular, organismal, or systems-level immunology, including in vivo models, advanced imaging, single-cell or multi-omics methods, or computational immunology.

The successful candidate will be expected to establish an innovative, externally funded research program that advances the understanding of immune mechanisms in cancer and contributes to the development of next-generation diagnostic or immunomodulatory strategies. We particularly welcome candidates whose work creates new collaborative opportunities with existing strengths in immunology, neuroscience, infection and inflammation, molecular and cellular biology, and therapeutic design within the Department and across the College of Biological Science.

Qualifications include a Ph.D., a preferred minimum of three years of relevant postdoctoral experience (or equivalent), a proven record of research excellence evident in high-quality publications, and demonstrated potential to establish a competitive independent research program and secure external research funding. The successful candidate will join a dynamic, multidisciplinary, research-intensive department with 40 faculty members whose research spans Immunology, Molecular Biology & Genetics, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, and Microbiology, and who contribute to programs in Biological Science and Biomedical Science. Within this environment, the department has growing strengths in host–pathogen interactions, immune regulation, molecular oncology, and inflammation biology; areas that offer clear opportunities for collaboration for a cancer immunology researcher. Faculty within the College of Biological Sciences have access to the Advanced Analysis Centre, which houses state-of-the-art facilities including mass spectrometry, flow cytometry, electron and confocal microscopy, genomics, and imaging platforms that support cutting-edge cancer, immune, and cell biology research. The candidate will also have access to shared biophysical, molecular and animal facilities and infrastructure, including super-resolution imaging systems, that enable mechanistic studies of immune-tumour interactions.

Graduate student training activities are focused on M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Molecular and Cellular Biology, but faculty also contribute to interdisciplinary programs such as Biophysics, Bioinformatics, Neuroscience, Plant Science, and Toxicology. Trainees in the cancer immunology area will be well-positioned to engage with colleagues across CBS and partner units involved in immunology, cancer, infection biology, and translational biomedical research.

The successful candidate must also demonstrate the potential to provide practical, innovative teaching in molecular and cell biology and immunology to a diverse undergraduate and graduate student population.

Application Process:

If you are a current employee of the University of Guelph, you must apply on the internal Career Page to be considered as an internal applicant.

Assessment of applications will begin on February 1, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. Interested applicants should create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #1860) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated Single PDF file):

1. Cover letter (1 page) addressed to Dr. Cezar Khursigara, MCB Faculty Search Committee Chair: Describe your background and interest in the position.
2. A curriculum vitae.
3. Proposed research program (4 pages max): Detail the candidate’s specific area of expertise, describing their contributions to the field. Present a vision of the short and long-term goals of the scholarship/research activities. Provide a detailed plan for their future independent research program and how this program might be leveraged to obtain extramural funding. Indicate how the candidate’s research program will synergize with the Department’s research environment.
4. Teaching statement (2 pages max): Describe an overall teaching philosophy. Describe all previous formal and informal education training and experience and any experiences with experiential/work-integrated learning. Describe potential teaching contributions to the department.
5. Diversity statement (1 page max): Describe the history of advocacy and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching, scholarship/research and mentorship. Describe strategies to ensure the applicant’s scholarship/research, teaching, and mentorship activities will provide equitable opportunities for students from diverse equity-seeking groups and foster a welcoming and inclusive environment in their courses.
6. Contact information of three references.

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This position is represented by the University of Guelph Faculty Association (UGFA).