"Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Cell Engineering and Biomanufacturing"

The Department of Chemical Engineering (CHEE) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor with specialization in Cell Engineering and Biomanufacturing, and cross-appointment to the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (DBMS), with a preferred starting date of January 1, 2027.

Qualifications

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree, and relevant post-doctoral or equivalent research experience prior to the start date of the appointment. The successful candidate will have expertise in one or more of the following areas: cell engineering, genome editing, and synthetic biology approaches to develop novel cell therapies; related expertise will also be considered. Research programs that link CHEE and DBMS research foci such as biomaterials, immunology, immunotherapies, and cancer modeling will be considered an asset. The candidate will have experience with closed system biomanufacturing methods and develop innovative approaches to produce novel cell products for testing in research models and in future clinical trials. The candidate will have access to a new $5M state-of-the art cell biomanufacturing laboratory in the Sinclair Cancer Research Institute (SCRI) that includes dedicated cell culture equipment, spectral flow cytometer and automated cell culture systems. In addition, the position offers the potential to collaborate with local industry with automated cell manufacturing platforms that allow immune cell manipulation and expansion for production of cell therapies.

The main criteria for selection are research and teaching excellence, including:

• evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding;
• strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels;
• demonstrate an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the Departments’ programs;
• evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and student-centred
• evidence of embedding best practices related to Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility (I-EDIAA) into the research and learning
• Professional engineering licensure in Canada, or the eligibility to obtain licensure, is a requirement. Note that all forms of engineering licensure in Canada are considered acceptable (e.g., P.Eng., temporary engineering license, provisional engineering license).

The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the Department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the broader community. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is associated with a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2). The successful candidate must submit an external application to the Tri-agency Institutional Program Secretariat that meets the requirements for the successful nomination of a Tier 2 Chair.

Tier 2 Chairs are intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have been an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination).

How to Apply

Complete application package including:

• a cover letter, including whether or not you have a valid legal work status in Canada;
• a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications with students clearly indicated and grant funding, secured and pending);
• a statement of research interests, including vision for the next 5 years;
• a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available);
• a statement of experience with, and commitment to, facilitation and promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility; and,
• Names and contact information for three

The deadline for applications is January 31, 2026.