Assistant Professor of Biology

University of Toronto

Faculty/Division: University of Toronto Scarborough, Department of Biological Sciences
Campus: University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC)
Date Posted: 02/18/2026
Closing Date: 04/20/2026, 11:59 PM ET
Req ID: 44368
Job Category: Faculty – Tenure Stream (continuing)
Existing Vacancy: Yes

Job Description

The Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time, tenure stream position in Computational Biology and Data Science applied to Biological Systems and Biomedical Sciences.

  • Appointment: Assistant Professor

  • Anticipated start date: July 1, 2026

  • The successful candidate will be nominated for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC).

Eligibility and Diversity Requirements

  • To address systemic barriers and increase diversity in the Canada Research Chairs Program, selection is limited to candidates who identify as members of one or more of the four federally-designated groups:

    • Women and gender minorities (including trans, nonbinary, Two-Spirit, gender fluid)

    • Racialized persons/visible minorities

    • Indigenous Peoples

    • Persons with disabilities

  • Applicants must self-identify as part of one or more federally-designated groups in their cover letter.

  • CRC nominees must:

    • Align their research with Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) eligibility

    • Hold or be actively applying for tri-agency funding

    • Be within 10 years of receiving their PhD (exceptions possible for career interruptions)

Qualifications

  • PhD in biology, biomedical sciences, computational biology, AI/machine learning, bioinformatics, or related area

  • Minimum 2 years postdoctoral training in academia or industry

  • Demonstrated record of research and teaching excellence

  • Ability to pursue interdisciplinary, innovative, and independent research

  • Capacity to establish an externally funded research program integrating basic biology and clinical research through UTSC and the Scarborough Health Network (SHN)

Research and Teaching Expectations

  • Research Excellence:

    • Publications in top-ranked, field-relevant journals

    • Research statement, conference presentations, awards, referee endorsements

  • Teaching Excellence:

    • Teaching dossier including statement of teaching philosophy, sample course materials, teaching evaluations, or other evidence of superior teaching

    • Experience as teaching assistant, course instructor, workshops/seminars, student mentorship

  • Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI):

    • Evidence of commitment to EDI in research, teaching, and service

    • 1-2 page EDI statement describing contributions to inclusivity, mentoring, or inclusive pedagogy

  • Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching:

    • Participation in UTSC undergraduate and graduate programs

    • Graduate appointment in the Department of Cell and Systems Biology

Facilities and Resources

  • Access to core research facilities at UTSC:

    • Vivarium

    • Centre for Microscopy and Bioanalysis

    • TRACES (Technology Research Analytical Centre for Environmental Sciences)

    • Centre for the Analysis of Genome Evolution and Function

    • University of Toronto SciNet high-performance computing

  • Partnership with SHN provides access to clinical data, including rare disease cohorts

Salary

  • $138,000 – $153,000 CAD per annum, depending on experience

  • Negotiable for exceptionally qualified candidates

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit online:

  1. Cover letter (including self-identification for CRC eligibility)

  2. Current CV (max four pages)

  3. Two-page research statement outlining current and future research interests

  4. Samples of peer-reviewed publications

  5. Teaching dossier including:

    • Two-page teaching philosophy statement

    • Teaching evaluations, sample course materials, or other evidence of teaching excellence

  6. Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) statement

  7. Names and contact information of three references

Deadline: April 20, 2026

Additional Notes

  • The University recognizes that career interruptions due to personal circumstances can be part of an excellent academic record.

  • The University embraces diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities.

Accessibility

  • Committed to accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

  • Accommodations available during recruitment and hiring process: uoft.careers@utoronto.ca

Canada Research Chairs Program

  • CRC applicants will be asked to complete a voluntary Diversity Survey (http://uoft.me/UP)

  • For further CRC information, contact: Judith Chadwick, Assistant Vice-President, Research Services, crc@utoronto.ca

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

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