Position number: 36125
Probationary
Department of Microbiology
Faculty of Science
Posting start date: August 17, 2026
Advertised until: September 26, 2026 or until filled
For more information please contact: Stephanie Carter - [email protected]
Posting Title: Assistant or Associate Professor in Vaccinology or Biologics
Posting start date: 2026-08-17
Posting close date: 2026-09-26
The Department Microbiology invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor rank, commencing July 1, 2027 , or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Assistant or Associate Professor in Vaccinology or Biologics will have demonstrated expertise and demonstrated interest in applied vaccinology or the development of therapeutic biologics. The focus should be on human and zoonotic viral pathogens, thereby leading to improvements in human health, pandemic preparedness. Applicants whose research could benefit, either through direct use or collaboration, from structural biology methods, including cryo-EM and/or X-ray crystallography, are encouraged to apply.
The successful candidate will have a PhD and postdoctoral or other distinguishing experience in Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Virology, Biosystems Engineering or related fields. They will have a track record of high quality scholarly research leading to peer-assessed publications; demonstrate or show strong potential to establish and sustain an independent, innovative, externally fundable research program; have demonstrated strength or strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions; and exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
To support Canadian pandemic preparedness research and development, the University of Manitoba Faculty of Science is developing a new 21,000 sq. ft. facility for vaccine and biologics R&D and pre-clinical biomanufacturing with funding from the Canadian Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund. Construction has commenced and is expected to be completed by 2029. The successful candidate is expected to establish and maintain an externally funded research program. Future collaborations with the Price Faculty of Engineering to scale production of successful vaccine or biologics design are possible. They will also have the opportunity to engage with UM experts in protein biochemistry, and structural biology (Cryo-EM and X-ray), biophysics, microbiology, and virology in the Faculty of Science.
Duties will include teaching introductory biochemistry and teaching in the applicant’s area of interest; graduate teaching and supervision; research, including the establishment of an externally funded research program; and service activities.
The Department currently has 17 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members and 4 Instructors, offers a full range of both undergraduate and graduate programs in Microbiology, and contributes to Faculty of Science based undergraduate programs in Biochemistry and Genetics. Further information about the department can be obtained from https://umanitoba.ca/science/microbiology.
To enhance our department, we particularly invite application from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.
Applications including a curriculum vitae, references, cover letter that includes a summary of research interests, a one-page description of teaching philosophy, and a three-page research plan. A short description of plans to integrate Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) principles into these activities should be included. Contact information for three references should be included.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 2026-09-26. A Review of applications will begin on 2026-10-01 and will continue until filled.
Applicants must submit their application for consideration through the University of Manitoba Careers Portal by searching for Requisition #49296.
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
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The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
