"Tenure-track or tenured position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Integrated Animal Physiology (Tier 2 Canada Research Chair)"

The department of Animal Biosciences at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level in Integrated Animal Physiology.

We seek an individual whose research advances fundamental and applied aspects of animal physiology relevant to the performance and welfare of animals under human care. The successful candidate will establish and lead a dynamic and innovative, internationally recognized research program that addresses critical or emerging issues in whole animal physiology. We are particularly interested in scholars whose work integrates processes across molecular, cellular, and organism levels to reveal how animals function in complex environments.

Preferred areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

• Digital livestock management, precision technologies, data analytics and modelling
• Microbiome research, including host/microbiome interactions affecting physiology and behaviour
• Neurophysiology and neuroendocrine regulation and control of physiology and behaviour
• Genetic and epigenetic foundations of physiological and behavioural traits.

Candidates who bridge multiple areas to develop holistic, integrative approaches in animal physiology which address significant challenges in agricultural and companion animal contexts are especially encouraged to apply.

The successful applicant will be expected to translate new knowledge in integrative physiology, within their species or systems of interest, into strategies that support innovation in animal agriculture. This will deliver tangible benefits to industry partners and other stakeholders, including research findings and highly-qualified personnel.

The successful candidate will coordinate with existing departmental colleagues who have expertise in nutrition, reproduction, physiology, genetics, behavior, animal welfare, and other areas related to their field of research. https://animalbiosciences.uoguelph.ca/abscfaculty

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead a cutting-edge research program in integrated animal physiology.
• Secure external research funding from diverse sources, including federal agencies, industry partners, and non-profit organizations.
• Publish high-quality, impactful research in peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervise and mentor graduate and undergraduate students.
• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in animal physiology and/or related subjects.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines and with external stakeholders to advance the field.

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Data Science or a related field.
• Demonstrated excellence in research, with a strong publication record in high-impact journals.
• Experience in securing research funding and independently managing research projects.
• A commitment to teaching and mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.

This Tier 2 Chair, tenable for five years and renewable once, is intended for exceptional emerging scholars (i.e., candidates must have an active researcher in their field for fewer than 10 years at the time of nomination). Applicants who are more than 10 years from having earned their PhD (and where career breaks exist, such as maternity, parental or extended sick leave, clinical training, etc.) may have their eligibility for a Tier 2 Chair assessed through the program’s Tier 2 justification process. For more information about eligibility and the Tier 2 Justification Process, please contact Ailsa Kay, Manager, Strategic Programs at ailsakay@uoguelph.ca. Please consult the Canada Research Chairs website for full program information.

To meet the criteria of the Canada Research Chairs Program (CRCP), candidates must: be excellent emerging world-class researchers who have demonstrated particular research creativity; have demonstrated the potential to achieve international recognition in their fields in the next five to ten years; as chairholders, have the potential to attract, develop and retain excellent trainees, students and future researchers; and be proposing an original and innovative research program of high quality.

Salary is negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualifications. For each Tier 2 Chair, the institution receives $100,000 annually for five years (which can be used for salary and research). In addition to this, in their first term, the Chair receives a $20,000 annual stipend for research.

Application Process: Interested applicants should create an account on https://careers.uoguelph.ca/ and apply for the advertised faculty position (Requisition ID #) by submitting the following materials (in an integrated Single PDF file):

• a cover letter;
• a full curriculum vitae, and additionally, the following CV documents: Publication conventions (max 1pg), Significant contributions (max. 2 pg), Leadership (max. 1 pg)
• A four-page (maximum) research statement that includes: An overview of the applicant’s research proposal, including knowledge mobilization and any innovation activities, that demonstrates how the candidate meets the CRC criteria for Tier 2; How the applicant embeds Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in research practice.
• Statement of teaching philosophy promoting student learning and success. This can include information on teaching experience, training and mentoring inside and outside the classroom at the undergraduate, graduate and postdoctoral levels (maximum 2 pages)
• Names and contact information for three references who meet the CRCP’s conflict of interest requirements. For Tier 2 nominations, up to two of the three letters of reference can be ‘in conflict’ along with at least one ‘arms-length’ reference.

Questions about this position may be directed to: Professor Gregory Bedecarrats, Acting Department Chair at: gbedecar@uoguelph.ca, 519-824-4120 extension 53692. Questions about the application process may be directed to: Diana Rau, Administrative Officer at: drau@uoguelph.ca.

Date Posted: February 20, 2026
Deadline: March 20, 2026 or until a suitable candidate is found.