Associate Professor of Biology

University of Toronto

Department: Cell & Systems Biology, Faculty of Arts & Science

Campus: St. George, Downtown Toronto

Posted: September 17, 2025

Closing Date: November 17, 2025, 11:59 PM ET

Start Date: July 1, 2026

Position Overview

The Department of Cell & Systems Biology at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure-stream Associate Professor in Animal Morphogenesis. We seek candidates with a record of excellence in applying cell biological approaches to address fundamental questions in animal tissue morphogenesis, enhancing departmental strengths in genomics, developmental biology, molecular biology, bioinformatics, and cell biology.

Successful candidates will employ cutting-edge approaches such as imaging, mechanobiology, and/or systems biology to study tissue morphogenesis during animal development.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biology or a related field (Molecular & Cellular Biology, Systems Biology, Synthetic Biology, Developmental Biology, Genome Biology, Genetics, etc.)
• Established international reputation in research and teaching
• Evidence of innovative, independent, and externally funded research
• Strong mentorship and teaching record with undergraduate and graduate students
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in research, teaching, and service

Evidence of research excellence may include:

• Sustained publications in top-tier journals
• Research awards and accolades
• Peer-reviewed funding
• Presentations at conferences
• Mentorship of trainees
• Letters of recommendation from high-standing referees

Evidence of teaching excellence may include:

• Teaching statement highlighting experience and accomplishments
• Sample course materials and teaching evaluations
• Mentorship of students and trainees

Department & Environment

The department benefits from strong links to leading research hospitals and institutes:

• University Health Network (UHN) – www.uhn.ca
• Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre – www.sunnybrook.ca
• The Hospital for Sick Children – www.sickkids.ca
• Donnelly Centre – https://thedonnellycentre.utoronto.ca/
• Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute – www.lunenfeld.ca

Toronto is a vibrant, cosmopolitan city offering a world-class environment for research and living.

Application Materials

Applicants must submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Curriculum vitae (include Google Scholar profile)
3. Research statement (current and future interests)
4. Recent writing sample
5. Teaching dossier (teaching philosophy, sample course materials, teaching evaluations)

Applicants must provide three references; letters will be requested at a later stage.

For submission guidelines, visit: http://uoft.me/how-to-apply

For questions, contact: csbsearch@utoronto.ca

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The University of Toronto encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

Applicants may complete a voluntary diversity survey: http://uoft.me/UP

Accessibility

The University is committed to accessibility under AODA. Applicants requiring accommodations may contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.