MacEwan University is seeking a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Computational Biology for its downtown Edmonton campus. This full-time tenure-track appointment begins July 1, 2027, pending approval.

The Assistant or Associate Professor will establish a research program in computational biology within Biological Sciences. Areas may include bioinformatics, multi-omics, computational ecology, modelling biological systems, or big data applications. The appointee will contribute undergraduate teaching, mentorship, institutional service, and a reduced teaching load during the CRC appointment. They will also create and direct an interdisciplinary institute supported by the Office of Research Services.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop original and innovative computational biology research
- Contribute undergraduate courses, teaching, and mentorship




- Serve the institution through academic and research leadership
- Develop the institute’s strategic vision and research community
- Build partnerships with industry, healthcare, government, and research institutions

Requirements:

- PhD in biological sciences or related discipline
- Large-scale biological data experience
- Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship
- Solid potential for external research funding success
- Eligibility for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair

Shape MacEwan’s computational life sciences agenda through innovative research, teaching, institute leadership, and interdisciplinary partnerships.

📌 Canada Research Chair Computational Biology (Edmonton)
🏢 MacEwan University
📍 Edmonton