Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Posting start date: August 27, 2026

Advertised until: September 26, 2026 or until filled

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: Yes

Start date: January 5, 2027

For more information please contact: Jacki Armstrong - [email protected]

The Department Human Anatomy & Cell Science invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank, commencing January 5, 2027, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary and rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

The Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science, in collaboration with the Manitoba Centre for Proteomics and Systems Biology (MCPSB), is seeking to expand translational cancer research through creative approaches to interrogate functional protein states in clinically relevant cell and tissue specimens. This position will intersect with and support the department’s research strengths in brain tumors (primary and metastatic) and cell stress mechanisms in the context of advanced functional proteomics. Individuals with a research interest in the interactions between tumor cells and resident brain cells are especially encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will utilize and advance methodology for emerging spatially resolved and imaging-based proteomic strategies, analysis of post-translational modifications in-situ across cell-based and in vivo model systems, and integration with complementary multi-omic datasets to define signaling networks and cellular interactions in clinically relevant tissue specimens.

The department seeks to expand existing pre-clinical and translational cancer research and specifically invites researchers with the potential to build multidisciplinary and translational research teams.

The successful candidate will develop a strong, externally funded and nationally recognized research program that integrates with and expands upon the departments’ research strengths. Preference will be given to applicants with a research program suitable for both health (CIHR) and fundamental science (NSERC) funding. Candidates demonstrating innovative tissue-based and spatial proteomic methodologies, including applications in pre-clinical cancer models, are encouraged to apply. The candidate is expected to take a collaborative team-based approach to building a successful research program that will attract and retain talented trainees.



The successful candidate will apply to local and provincial funding opportunities and will receive start-up funds to establish their research lab. The successful candidate is expected to apply to the Canada Foundation for Innovation John R. Evans Leaders Fund (CFI-JELF) to complement existing infrastructure and equipment in the department.

Qualifications
Assistant Professor : The successful candidate will have a PhD or MD/PhD degree or equivalent, a minimal postdoctoral experience of more than 3 years, have demonstrated consistent research productivity, and employ innovative approaches in functional proteomic analysis of patient biospecimens and/or preclinical animal tissues. The department offers mentorship for the candidate’s research program and teaching activities.

Associate Professor : The successful candidate will have a PhD or MD/PhD degree or equivalent, previous experience as principal investigator supervising graduate students and leading a successfully funded research program. They will have demonstrated excellent research productivity and employ innovative approaches in functional proteomic analysis of patient biospecimens and/or preclinical animal tissues. Evidence for leadership in team-based interdisciplinary research contributions are an asset.

Required Documents

Letter of application

Curriculum vitae (including details of history of mentorship of trainees)

Description of their planned research program within the department and MCPSB

Statement of teaching and mentoring experience and competency

Description of past and current contributions to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion

Names and contact information of three academic referees

The closing date for receipt of applications is September 30, 2026

Additional Information
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 for diversity 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.

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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If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). 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.

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