Assistant Professor – Pharmacology

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As part of a major expansion of its research and academic programs in pharmaceutical sciences, the at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the , with a focus on pharmacology.

The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada’s capital.

We are seeking candidates with expertise in teaching and a strong research focus in pharmacology, broadly defined. Areas of interest include but are not limited to: molecular and cellular pharmacology, pharmacogenomics, clinical pharmacology, neuropharmacology, pharmacomicrobiomics (microbiome–drug interactions), toxicology, drug metabolism, and translational pharmacology.

The successful candidate will:

The selected candidate will have access to extensive research infrastructure and shared core facilities within the Faculty of Medicine, as well as collaborative opportunities with nearby hospital-based research institutes.

Title of the position: Assistant Professor. The higher ranks will be considered according to budgetary approval.

Duties: Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions:

Terms: New tenure-track position

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Salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025)

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a , which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.

Location of work: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8M5.

Contact information: Dr. Alain Stintzi, Director of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8M5;

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The application package must include a letter of intent, a brief teaching statement, a description of current and future research programs, and an academic curriculum vitae.

Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly to:

Dr. Alain Stintzi, Director
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Ottawa

Final date to receive applications: July 10, 2025.

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applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

More information regarding . Apply online through the University of Ottawa Careers portal.

The University of Ottawa is committed to ensuring equity, diversity, and inclusion in the scholarly and leadership environments of our students, staff, and faculty. Accordingly, we strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples in Canada, visible minorities members (racialized persons), persons with disabilities, women, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with equitable, diverse, and inclusive communities.

Candidates who wish to be considered as a member of one or more designated groups are asked to complete the confidential Self-Identification Questionnaire, to be completed at the time of application.

All qualified candidates are invited to apply; however, preference will be given to Canadians and permanent residents. When submitting your application, please indicate if you are legally entitled to work in Canada

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