Assistant Professor - Cell Biology

Assistant Professor - Cell Biology

Date Posted: 08/06/2026 Closing Date: 09/30/2026, 11:59PM ET Req : 48801 Job Category: Faculty - Tenure Stream (continuing)
Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Department: UTM:
Biology Campus: University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

The Department of Biology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Cell Biology. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

We welcome applications from outstanding candidates working in any area of contemporary cell biology, including, but not limited to, organelle biology, cellular structure and dynamics, membrane biology, intracellular trafficking, cell signaling, cell proliferation and cell death, stem cell biology, host-pathogen interactions, and cellular mechanisms underlying diseases. This position offers an exceptional opportunity for researchers using innovative approaches to address fundamental questions in cell biology.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Biology or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Cell Biology. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths while bringing new perspectives and expertise that expand the department’s research portfolio.

The successful candidate will use laboratory-based experimental systems and state-of-the-art methodologies to uncover the molecular and cellular mechanisms that govern cell function in health and disease. We are particularly interested in applicants who leverage a broad range of experimental models, including cellular systems, tissues, organoids, invertebrates, microbes, and emerging model organisms, to reveal fundamental principles of cell biology and advance our understanding of disease.

Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated through a record of publications in top-ranked and field-relevant journals or forthcoming publications that meet high international standards; the submitted research statement; presentations at significant conferences; awards and accolades; and strong endorsements from referees.

Evidence of excellence in teaching will be demonstrated through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier (including the required materials outlined below, as well as evidence of superior performance in other teaching-related activities), and strong letters of reference. Other teaching-related activities can include performance as a teaching assistant or course instructor, experience leading successful workshops or seminars, student mentorship, or excellent conference presentations or posters.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide outstanding mentorship and training to undergraduate and graduate students conducting wet-lab experimental research.

The successful candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program in Cell Biology. They will contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, including undergraduate courses in Cell Biology and related areas, supervise and mentor undergraduate and graduate trainees, and contribute to departmental and university service.

The expected salary range is $145,000 to $185,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience. Negotiations beyond this salary range will be considered for exceptionally qualified candidates.

The Department of Biology at the University of Toronto Mississauga (UTM) is home to a vibrant and inclusive community of researchers and educators working across a broad range of biological disciplines. The Department's research strengths include cell and developmental biology, genetics and genomics, ecology and evolution, and behavioural neuroscience. UTM offers an outstanding environment for interdisciplinary collaboration and is an integral part of the University of Toronto's tri-campus research ecosystem.

Faculty members participate in graduate education through appointments in the Department of Cell and Systems Biology (CSB) and/or the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. The successful candidate will hold a graduate appointment in the Department of Cell and Systems Biology, providing opportunities to supervise and mentor graduate students and to engage in a dynamic and collaborative research community.

At UTM we are committed to fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion. With an enviably diverse student body, we especially welcome applications from candidates who identify as Indigenous, Black, or racially visible (persons of colour), and who have experience working with, teaching, or mentoring diverse groups or…