Assistant Professor - Systems Neurophysiology

The Department of Cell & Systems Biology in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in
Systems Neurophysiology
. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2027.

Candidates must have earned a PhD degree in Biology or a related area by the time of appointment, with a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching in Systems Neurophysiology
. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests address fundamental questions in Systems Neurophysiology that will complement and enhance our existing departmental strengths in neuroscience, genomics
, cell and developmental biology, molecular biology, and bioinformatics.

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 candidate will be expected to pursue innovative and independent research, and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.

In addition, the successful candidate will be assigned a teaching and service load.

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

The Department of Cell & Systems Biology (CSB) at the University of Toronto is a vibrant and highly collaborative scientific community that pursues innovative research in molecular life sciences, systems biology and biology education.

We investigate the behaviour of cells – the fundamental units of life – in terms of molecular processes within and between cells. Our researchers integrate both hypothesis-driven and discovery-based strategies to gain a mechanistic understanding of complex and highly dynamic cellular systems and how they govern the development, physiology, and evolution of organisms.

CSB is home to a world-class research ecosystem providing access to state-of-the-art platforms in
neurophysiology, high-throughput genomics, advanced cellular imaging, chemical biology, proteomics, and computational modeling
. These systems contribute to new methodologies for studying the fundamental biological mechanisms that govern interactions at all levels of complexity, ranging from molecules to communities.

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This search aligns with the University’s commitment to strategically and proactively promote diversity among our community members (Statement on Equity, Diversity & Excellence). Recognizing that Black, Indigenous, and other Racialized communities have experienced inequities that have developed historically and are ongoing, we strongly welcome and encourage candidates from those communities to apply.

All application materials, including recent reference letters, must be received by November 16, 2026.

• a cover letter;
• a…