Assistant Professor

As part of a major expansion of its research and academic programs in pharmaceutical sciences, the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa invites applications for two tenure-track faculty positions at the rank of Assistant Professor in the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, with a focus on pharmaceutical sciences.

We are seeking candidates with expertise in teaching and a strong research program in pharmacology, broadly defined. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an innovative program in basic, clinical, or translational pharmacology. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: molecular and cellular pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, clinical pharmacology, neuropharmacology, pharmacomicrobiomics (interactions between the microbiome and drugs), toxicology, drug metabolism, translational pharmacology, as well as interactions between pharmacology and environmental health determinants (e.g., exposomics, impacts of environmental exposures on drug response, planetary health).

The successful candidate will:

• Contribute to the development and delivery of the new French-language Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program, and participate in the teaching of graduate programs offered in English or bilingually;
• Establish and maintain an externally funded, innovative, and independent research program;
• Supervise and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral trainees;
• Collaborate within the Faculty of Medicine and across disciplines in a vibrant, research-intensive environment.

The selected candidate will have access to extensive research infrastructure and shared core facilities within the Faculty of Medicine, as well as collaborative opportunities with nearby hospital-based research institutes.

Duties: Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions: Teaching, scholarly activities such as research, artistic or literary creation, or professional work, academic service, graduate student supervision.

Skills requirements:

• Education: PhD, MD/PhD, PharmD/PhD, BScPharm/PhD, or equivalent degrees in a relevant field.
• Work experience: Postdoctoral experience or equivalent, with a strong track record of research excellence. A demonstrated commitment to teaching and graduate training. A solid record of and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration. Ability to teach in French. Excellent communication skills in both English and French. Active knowledge of one’s second official language (French or English) is a requirement for tenure. English-French bilingualism is an asset.

The application package must include a letter of intent, a brief teaching statement, a description of current and future research programs, and an academic curriculum vitae. Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly to: Dr. Alain Stintzi, Director, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Ottawa, astintzi@uottawa.ca.

Application deadline: April 11, 2026. Note: Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will, however, continue to be accepted after April 11, until the position(s) are filled.