Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader in Cancer Research and Therapeutics
Join the University of Ottawa as a tenure-track Assistant Professor advancing translational cancer research and T-cell immunotherapies.
Best for:Best for internationally based early-career biomedical researchers specializing in immunology, cellular therapies, and cancer research.
Overview
The University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track Canada Impact+ Emerging Leader position in cancer research, cellular therapy, or related biomedical fields within the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology. Operating within a collaborative academic ecosystem, the successful candidate will build an independent, externally funded research program focused on immune-based therapies and clinical translation. Responsibilities include conducting impactful scholarly research, teaching graduate and undergraduate students, supervising trainees, and participating in academic service. Candidates must hold an international position outside of Canada at the time of appointment and demonstrate strong potential for high-impact research achievements.
What you'll do
- Establish and lead an independent, externally funded research program in cancer research and/or cellular therapies.
- Teach courses and mentor graduate and undergraduate students within the Faculty of Medicine.
- Form interdisciplinary collaborations across the university, affiliated research institutes, and hospital partners.
- Contribute to academic service and administrative duties within the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology.
- Engage in knowledge mobilization to translate research findings into tangible societal, clinical, or economic benefits.
Requirements
Degree required: Ph.D. or equivalent in biochemistry, microbiology, immunology, cancer research, cell therapy, or a related field
Language: Excellent communication skills in either English or French; passive knowledge of the second official language is required for tenure
Instruction: English and French
Publications: Strong peer-reviewed publication record appropriate for an early-career investigator
- Superior research achievements in the designated strategic priority area of Health
- Demonstrated track record of independent research and publications
- Evidence of ability to establish interdisciplinary collaborations
- Demonstrated experience or potential in teaching and mentoring graduate-level students
- Proven capacity to secure external research funding
- Must be internationally based (working and residing outside of Canada) at the time of accepting the Chair
- Must meet the program's early career researcher eligibility requirements (within 5 years of first independent research appointment)
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-10-28
Prepare all required documentation including a detailed research plan, CV, teaching statement, and reference details. Submit your complete application package online through the University of Ottawa recruitment portal by the specified deadline.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Research plan
- Knowledge translation and mobilization statement
- Statement of teaching interests
- Equity, diversity, and inclusion philosophy statement
- 3 reference letters
- Employment Equity questionnaire
Contact
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