"Associate Professor - Aging, Cellular Senescence, and Tissue Regeneration"

The Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research (Donnelly Centre) and the Department of Biochemistry, in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto, invite applications for a full-time tenure stream position in the area of aging, cellular senescence and/or tissue regeneration. This will be a joint appointment between the Donnelly Centre (51%) and the Department of Biochemistry (49%) at the rank of Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of September 1, 2026.

We are seeking a colleague whose research program explores the molecular and cellular mechanisms of aging and senescence and who applies these insights to understand tissue regeneration, age-related diseases, or longevity. The successful candidate will complement and strengthen our vibrant, interdisciplinary community of scientists at the Donnelly Centre, where collaborative research and innovative technology development are deeply valued.

Applicants must have earned a PhD in a relevant field with a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We are particularly interested in applicants employing cutting-edge approaches such as genetic and epigenetic analysis of aging, regenerative biology using organoids or model systems, senescence-targeted therapeutics, or high-dimensional functional genomic techniques (e.g., single-cell omics, spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR screens or live-cell imaging). Preference will be given to candidates with research and training in a relevant area (e.g., molecular genetics, regenerative medicine, systems biology, or biogerontology).

The candidate will receive institutional support to establish a creative and impactful research program that will benefit from interactions with the Department of Biochemistry and the Donnelly Centre’s community of experimental and computational biologists. The successful candidate is expected to have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, invited scientific presentations, awards and accolades, other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, and strong letters of reference with endorsements from referees of high standing.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through: i) the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required information outlined below); and ii) strong letters of reference.

The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching and research missions of both the Donnelly Centre and the Department of Biochemistry, with their graduate faculty appointment in the Department of Biochemistry.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Research space will be provided in the Donnelly Centre, located in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Donnelly Centre is an interdisciplinary research institute that fosters integration of biology, computer science, engineering, and medicine (https://thedonnellycentre.utoronto.ca). The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment (49% FTE) in the Department of Biochemistry, whose deep and rich tradition of teaching and research excellence date back to 1907 and comprise more than 65 faculty members across the Toronto academic community who are actively engaged in research and undergraduate and graduate education (https://biochemistry.utoronto.ca/research-areas).

Application Process: All qualified candidates are invited to apply online. Applicants must submit: 1. A cover letter; 2. A one-page summary that includes education/training history and a 350-word abstract of their research plan; 3. A current curriculum vitae that highlights their most significant scientific contributions (up to five) as they relate to the application; 4. A detailed research statement (three pages, not including references); 5. A teaching dossier including a one-page strong statement of teaching philosophy and interests, teaching accomplishments at the undergraduate and graduate levels, sample course materials, and teaching evaluations. Each section should start on a new page and include a header with the candidate’s name and the section title. Applicants must provide the name and contact information for three references. All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 24, 2025.