Pathology and Cell Biology - Assistant / Associate Research Professor (Cancer Biology)

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Université de Montréal’s Faculty of Medicine is one of the world’s leading French-language medical faculties. In both teaching and research, its mission is to actively contribute to the advancement of knowledge and mastery of skills needed to improve healthcare.

The Department of Pathology and Cellular Biology is unique in bringing together fundamental researchers in cell biology and cancer with clinical pathologists who practice in hospitals. The Department is the site of world-class research in fields such as signaling in cancer cells, the cell biology of Parkinson’s disease and the structural biology of cancer-related proteins.

The candidate will be integrated into IRIC as a Principal Investigator, joining a dynamic and collegial environment, benefiting from state-of-the-art infrastructure, and collaborating with a team of 27 Principal Investigators and 450 members, to contribute to advancing knowledge on cancer and the development of innovative therapies.

Your day-to-day impact
Through your teaching and your research activities, you will play a pivotal role in fostering excellence within your faculty. Furthermore, you will enhance the prominence of your area of expertise and actively participate in the daily activities of our renowned university. In this role, your responsibilities will include:

• Actively teach at all academic levels within the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, as well as in other programs within the Faculty;
• Supervise students at all three academic levels and postdoctoral trainees, contributing to their academic and scientific training;
• Develop a high-level research program in cancer biology, which may include, but is not limited to, the following areas of interest: cancer cell biology, solid tumors and metastases, tumor microenvironment, metabolic reprogramming, genomics and epigenetics, and/or human tumor modeling;
• Establish an innovative research program with global recognition, aiming to ensure long-term financial autonomy;
• Promote local and international academic collaborations to maximize the impact and reach of your discoveries;
• Contribute to the efficient functioning of the Department of Pathology and Cell Biology and the IRIC by participating in various committees and working groups, thereby strengthening institutional life;
• Participate in advancing the discipline through conferences, scientific publications, and the organization of high-profile scientific events.

What you’ll need to succeed

• Hold a PhD in a related field and demonstrate substantial experience and productivity in a relevant field;
• Present an outstanding record of publications;
• Demonstrate potential to develop internal, national, and international collaborations;
• Show aptitude for delivering high-quality university-level teaching;
• Demonstrate the potential to supervise graduate students;
• Adequate proficiency in the French language or a strong commitment to mastering the proficiency level required upon assuming the position in accordance to Université de Montréal’s Language Policy. A French language learning assistance program is offered to all professors who wish to acquire French language skills or enhance their communication abilities.

Additional information about the position
A competitive salary combined with a comprehensive range of benefits
Expected start date: September 1st, 2025.
Located at Montreal Campus

Application process
Your application must include the following documents and be sent before February 18, 2025:

• A cover letter (two pages) and resume;
• Three publications or recent research works;
• A teaching statement (one page);
• A statement of current and prospective research interests (two pages);
• At least three reference letters sent directly by the person providing the reference to the contact below.

Contact Person
Greg Fitzharris, Ph.D.
Faculty of Medicine/Department of Pathology and Cellular Biology
Email : [email protected]

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BENEFITS                                       

• Medical, paramedical, dental care and travel insurance
• Employee and family assistance program, along with an institutional program for better health and well-being
• Defined benefit pension plan offering a retirement pension with indexing, visit umontreal.ca
• Life insurance and disability income insurance

WORK-LIFE BALANCE     

• Up to 2 years of parental leave
• Workload reduction upon return from leave and until the child reaches 2 years of age
• Two on-campus daycare centers
• Summer day camps and during school breaks at the Physical Center of Sports of UdeM
• Compassionate leave

PROFESSIONNAL DEVELOPMENT             

• Startup Fund
• Professional Expenses Allocation Program and Development Leave
• French Language Program
• Study and Research Year
• University Pedagogy Development Activity
• Tuition fee exemption program for yourself, your spouse, or partner, and dependent children

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION
Université de Montréal is strongly committed to fostering diversity and inclusion. Through its Equal Access Employment Program (EAEP), UdeM invites applications from women, Indigenous Peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, as well as persons with disabilities. We will –confidentially – adapt our recruitment mechanisms to the specific needs of people with disabilities who request it.

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