Faculty of Arts & Sciences – Tier 2 Research Chair; Genomics in Precision Health

About the Position

The University of Lethbridge invites applications for the position of Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in the area of Genomics in Precision Health. We seek an exceptional scholar who will contribute to the University’s research agenda. Successful candidates will work on genomics studies of human health, including predictive and prognostic biomarkers, omics (panomics, genomics, transcriptomics, translatomics, methylomics), pharmacogenomics, personalized medicine, cancer therapies, cancer immunogenomics, aging and related diseases, and neurodegenerative diseases.

The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of Biological Sciences, bringing a competitive research funding record and an internationally recognized research program. Candidates will attract funding from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada, Canadian Institute for Health Research, and other granting agencies to support a vibrant, externally funded research program. They will also have expertise to teach scientific courses (existing or newly developed) within the department’s curriculum, such as Bioinformatics and Genomics courses.

Tier 2 CRCs are for exceptional emerging scholars acknowledged by their peers as having the potential to lead in their field. A Tier 2 CRC appointment lasts five years and is renewable once. Candidates should be within ten years of their first independent academic research‑related appointment, or further if legitimate career interruptions have occurred. Candidates will be expected to maintain an established research portfolio, build an internationally recognized research program, attract outstanding graduate students and post‑doctoral fellows, and demonstrate superior mentoring and teaching skills.

Only applicants who self‑identify as a racialized individual will be considered for this CRC opportunity, as required by the Employment Equity Act and the CRC program’s policies.

The University of Lethbridge values diversity and strives to provide equitable access and opportunities to historically excluded groups, including Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, women and gender minorities. The university is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization in research, teaching, and mentorship.

Applicants must include:

• A letter of application (no longer than 3 pages)
• A curriculum vitae
• Three of the applicant’s most influential publications (or other research contributions)
• A comprehensive Canada Research Chair vision statement and research plan (no longer than 5 pages)
• A statement (no longer than 3 pages) emphasizing research mentorship experience, teaching philosophy, and experiences advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization

Short‑listed candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three academic referees. For more information, visit the University of Lethbridge Human Resources website. The position will remain open until filled, with initial review of applications beginning on August 3, 2026.