Pregnancy physiology research at the University of Alberta calls for advanced physiological models and cellular or molecular biology expertise. This is a full time, tenure-track appointment.

The Assistant Professor will establish an independent research program examining pregnancy, development, and early-life settings. Research may address pregnancy complications, fetal programming, maternal-fetal signaling, or translational discovery. The position complements the University’s perinatal research ecosystem through discovery-based and translational approaches.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead an independent research program focused on perinatal health outcomes
Secure Tri-Council and other external research funding
Collaborate across disciplines within the University’s perinatal network




Teach and mentor undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral scholars
Contribute to academic governance and university service

Requirements:
PhD in Physiology, Biomedical Sciences, or related field
Three to five years of relevant postdoctoral training
Peer-reviewed publications in reputable international journals
Potential to secure competitive external research funding
Ability or potential to teach and mentor diverse trainees

Advance pregnancy physiology research through independent investigation, collaboration, teaching, and mentorship at the University of Alberta.

📌 Assistant Professor Pregnancy Physiology Edmonton (Canada)
🏢 University of Alberta
📍 Canada