Join the University of Alberta as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at North Campus Edmonton. This in-person role emphasizes research in sleep neurobiology, neuroimaging, and pediatric cognitive health.
This tenure-track position, starting March 1, 2027, focuses 80% on research, 15% on teaching, and 5% on administration. You will develop an independent research program on sleep disruption and its effects on autism, using advanced MRI methods. Key responsibilities include seeking external funding, publishing results, and supervising research trainees.
Key Responsibilities:
• Conduct research on sleep neurobiology and brain fluid clearance
• Explore longitudinal sleep variability's impact on cognition




• Implement multi-modal neuroimaging for autistic children's research
• Provide classroom instruction and mentorship
• Contribute to administrative tasks and service commitments
Requirements:
• PhD in Neuroscience or related field
• Minimum 3 years post-doctoral research experience
• Expertise in non-invasive neuroimaging techniques
• Experience with pediatric research focused on sleep
• Solid ability to secure external funding
Elevate child and adolescent mental health through groundbreaking research and teaching at the University of Alberta.
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📌 Tenure-Track Assistant Professor in Neuroscience (Edmonton)
🏢 University of Alberta
📍 Edmonton