Computational biology research leadership anchors this full time tenure-track appointment at MacEwan University in downtown Edmonton. Build an innovative program using large-scale biological data sets. MacEwan University seeks an emerging research leader for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in the Department of Biological Sciences. The successful applicant will establish computational biology research, contribute undergraduate teaching and mentorship, and support institutional service. Research may include bioinformatics, multi-omics analysis, computational ecology, mathematical modelling, or big data applications in life sciences.

Key Responsibilities
- Establish an original computational biology research program
- Contribute to undergraduate teaching and mentorship
- Teach bioinformatics or computational biology courses




- Establish and direct a new interdisciplinary research institute
- Build collaborations across academic departments and external organizations

Requirements:
- PhD in biological sciences or a related field
- Experience working with large-scale biological data sets
- Evidence of outstanding teaching ability or strong potential
- Productive research program with external funding potential
- Interdisciplinary leadership and strong relationship-building skills Advance computational biology through research leadership, undergraduate mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and data-intensive life sciences at MacEwan University.

📌 Computational Biology Assistant Professor (Edmonton)
🏢 MacEwan University
📍 Edmonton