Assistant or Associate Professor in RNA biology - Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine, Faculty of MedicineDecember 15, 2022 The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine of the Université de Montréal invites applications for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. We are looking for an ambitious individual who stands out in the field of RNA biology and intends to develop a strong research program with the goal of gaining a deep mechanistic understanding of biological processes through structural, integrative, genomic, and/or quantitative approaches. The successful candidate will consolidate the research axes of the department, as well as those of the basic science sector of the Faculty of Medicine. We also invite applications from specialists who combine basic research with aspects of RNA-oriented translational research. The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicineof the Faculty of Medicine includes 30 regular professors and over 60 clinical or adjunct professors. As part of a vibrant research environment, research teams address fundamental biomedical research questions in close connection with translational and clinical research conducted in the Faculty of medicine network of affiliated hospital research centers and institutes. The professor will join the Center for Biomedical Innovation, which brings together more than 50 researchers from the five basic science departments of the Faculty of Medicine on the main campus of the Université de Montréal. This new center covers a wide range of research fields, including structural and quantitative biology, host-pathogen-environment interactions, as well as research in neuroscience at both the cellular and system levels, and provides exceptional support through its scientific platforms maintained by highly qualified research personnel. We are particularly interested in attracting colleagues who share our commitment to teaching, mentoring, and fostering a collaborative research environment that embraces both excellence and diversity. The City of Montreal is a rich environment for sciences and post-secondary education with a strong tradition in RNA research. The candidate will have exceptional opportunities to collaborate with high-calibre scientists on campus and in our affiliated research centers and institutes. The scientific environment of the Université de Montréal offers a rich variety of expertise in RNA biology and the possibility of joining several inter- institutional RNA networks, including the Montreal RNA Club, the RiboClub and RNA Canada. The candidate will also benefit from the high-profile environment in artificial intelligence research established at the Université de Montréal, notably in machine learning and deep learning, through interactions with scientists at Mila and IVADO institutes. As a professor, you will have the opportunity through your teaching and research activities to contribute to the excellence and visibility of the Faculty of Medicine/ Center for Biomedical Innovation/Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Medicine. As such, we expect that you will:
To succeed in this role, you will need to:
How to submit your application Applications should include a cover letter outlining your interests and career goals, a curriculum vitae, a three-page description of the proposed research program as well as copies of three relevant publications. Name and contact information for three references are also required. Your application must be emailed at the latest on January 20, 2023 to [email protected] and be addressed to: Pascale Legault, PhD Additional information about the position DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION |