Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics

Assistant Professor of Bioinformatics

Department:
Integrative Biology

The Department of Integrative Biology invites applications for a tenure‑track position at the Assistant Professor level in Biology with an emphasis on Bioinformatics. Applicants should have a PhD in Biology or a related field; postdoctoral experience is preferred. The research focus should use innovative analytical approaches to address biological questions across scales, especially those relevant to understanding responses to environmental stressors and global change.

Candidates are expected to develop and lead independent projects, secure competitive funding, and collaborate with industry, government, or community partners.

Teaching responsibilities include supporting the Bioinformatics thesis and course‑based programs, and teaching undergraduate and graduate courses within the Department of Integrative Biology.

• Synthesis of genomic databases using advanced bioinformatics and data analytics
• Use of transcriptomics, metabolomics, or proteomics to understand biological responses
• Cellular responses to physiological or environmental stressors
• Genetic diversity including eDNA
• Impacts of environmental stress on ecosystem resilience
• Complexity of biological response to environmental change

We welcome applicants from the biological sciences, genomics, and related disciplines who demonstrate potential for excellence, innovation, and impactful work in discovery‑based research focused on the natural world. Successful candidates will have a record of teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels, experience mentoring students, and a commitment to training the next generation of scientists. Applicants should also demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within their research community.

The University of Guelph is committed to fostering inclusive excellence through the promotion of equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, with emphasis on Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, women, and 2

SLGBTQIA+ persons.