Assistant Professor -Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology

Assistant Professor – Full-time Tenure Track
Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology
Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Position Number 35058

The Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology, Division of Cardiovascular Sciences and Disease in the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences and Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba invites applications for a full-time tenure track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing by July 1, 2025, or on a date mutually agreed upon. The department is seeking an individual with evidence of research capability in women’s heart health, cardiac cell biology and who has received training in physiology and is capable of educating undergraduate, graduate and medical students through teaching and mentorship. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience and in accordance with the University of Manitoba Faculty Association collective agreement.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a member of the Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, based at the St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre. The new recruit will be expected to develop a funded research program related to women’s heart health that will preferably complement or extend our strengths in this area of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology, as well as associated disorders and disease. This program should allow for broad collaborations with colleagues from both fundamental science and clinical departments. The opportunity to do original and innovative research is a significant component of this position with at least 75% protected time for research. Awareness of the unique features of women’s heart health, innate immunity, transgenic mouse models, bioinformatics and RNA seq and cardiac cell biology is preferred. Laboratory and office space will be located on the St. Boniface campus. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to teaching in the area of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology at the undergraduate and graduate levels and service on department or faculty committees as assigned.

Qualifications
Applicants must have an earned doctorate or equivalent degree in physiology. A successful period of postdoctoral training is required. This position will have a significant research component and evidence of a productive publication history in high quality, peer-reviewed journals and ability to have secured competitive, extramural research funding are expected. Demonstrated evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative team environment, excellent communication skills, and teaching experience would be desirable attributes.

Additional Information
The successful applicant will have access to all Faculty research platform resources including Central Animal Care and will have access to expertise in transgenic mouse models, adenovirus vector production, molecular and live-cell imaging, genomics, proteomics, lipidomics, flow cytometry, and mass spectroscopy. The Department Office will provide administrative support for undergraduate and graduate teaching/training. Further information on the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology can be obtained at http://umanitoba.ca/faculties/health_sciences/medicine/units/physiology/

Application materials including reference letters will be handled in accordance with “The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy” (Manitoba). Please note that the curriculum vitae may be provided to participating members of the search process.

Review of applications will begin October 30, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
Applicants should apply by e-mail only (pdf files) and should reference position 35058.
Only complete applications will be considered.

Application materials should include:
• a cover letter outlining the applicant’s qualification and how they fulfill the above-listed criteria.
• a curriculum vitae,
• an outline of short and longer term research plans and professional goals,
• statement of teaching philosophy, teaching interests and/or training,
• A personal statement including their positionality, demonstrated commitment and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity, access and participation) in the following areas: teaching, research and service andthe names and contact information of three academic references

Send to:
Dr. Lorrie Kirshenbaum, Chair, Search Committee,
e-mail C/O: Silvia.Panameno@umanitoba.ca
(204) 789-3694

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). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation 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, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive to include diverse perspectives and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant’s record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process. We encourage you to self-identity aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under-represented viewpoints, expertise and forms of excellence to this role.

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To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to anti-racism and social justice, in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently underrepresented groups, and pursuant to the Manitoba Human Rights Commission Policy I-7, preference will be given to applicants who self-identify as women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, racially marginalized persons, as well as other historically underrepresented groups such as 2SLBGTQ+. For example, as a key component of the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, Ongomiizwin (The Indigenous Institute of Health and Healing), offers research support and mentorship to First Nations, Inuit, Métis new investigators or those involved in Indigenous health research.

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