Associate Professor of Medicine

University of Toronto

Date Posted: September 22, 2025
Closing Date: November 24, 2025, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 44701
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)

Position Description

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 appointment in the area of aging, cellular senescence, and/or tissue regeneration.

• Rank: Associate Professor
• Appointment: Joint (51% Donnelly Centre / 49% Department of Biochemistry)
• Anticipated Start Date: September 1, 2026

We seek a colleague whose research program investigates the molecular and cellular mechanisms of aging and senescence and applies these insights to tissue regeneration, age-related diseases, or longevity. The successful candidate will strengthen the Donnelly Centre’s interdisciplinary research community, where collaboration and innovative technology development are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Education: PhD in a relevant field
• Research Excellence:
  • Strong international reputation
  • Sustained high-impact publications in top-ranked journals
  • Evidence of innovative, independent research and externally funded programs
  • Expertise may include:
    • Genetic/epigenetic analysis of aging
    • Regenerative biology (e.g., organoids, model systems)
    • Senescence-targeted therapeutics
    • High-dimensional functional genomic techniques (e.g., single-cell omics, spatial transcriptomics, CRISPR screens, live-cell imaging)
• Teaching Excellence:
  • Experience in undergraduate and graduate teaching
  • Teaching dossier including philosophy, accomplishments, sample materials, and evaluations

Preference will be given to candidates trained in molecular genetics, regenerative medicine, systems biology, or biogerontology.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain an internationally competitive research program
• Lead innovative and collaborative projects at the Donnelly Centre and Department of Biochemistry
• Secure external funding
• Contribute to graduate and undergraduate teaching
• Supervise and mentor trainees

Resources & Environment

• Research space provided at the Donnelly Centre, located in downtown Toronto.
• Membership in a vibrant biomedical ecosystem with $1.37B in annual research funding.
• Collaboration opportunities across the Toronto Academic Health Science Network.
• The University of Toronto ranked world’s most sustainable research university (QS, 2024 & 2025).

Application Materials

Applicants must submit the following:

1. Cover letter
2. One-page summary (education/training history + 350-word abstract of research plan)
3. Curriculum vitae (highlighting up to 5 significant contributions)
4. Detailed research statement (max 3 pages, excluding references)
5. Teaching dossier including:
   • One-page teaching philosophy and interests
   • Teaching accomplishments (undergraduate and graduate)
   • Sample course materials
   • Teaching evaluations

Each section must begin on a new page and include a header with the applicant’s name and section title.

References: Applicants must provide contact details for three referees. The system will solicit letters within 48 hours of submission; referees must provide signed, dated, and recent letters on letterhead by the deadline.

How to Apply

• Apply online: Submission guidelines
• Upload CV and cover letter in designated fields
• Combine remaining materials into 1–2 PDF/Word files
• Questions: donnelly.facultysearch@utoronto.ca

Deadline for applications and references: November 24, 2025

Equity, Diversity, & Accessibility

The University of Toronto is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We strongly encourage applications from:

• Indigenous Peoples
• Black and racialized persons
• Women
• Persons with disabilities
• People of diverse sexual and gender identities

For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

Note: Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.