Assistant Professor in the School of Molecular Life Sciences University of Victoria Faculty of Science The University of Victoria (UVic) is consistently ranked among Canada’s leading research-intensive universities. Guided by a commitment to research-inspired learning and meaningful societal impact, UVic is an internationally recognized centre for teaching, research, and innovation. Located on the Pacific Rim, UVic offers an exceptional environment for discovery, collaboration, and creativity, where scholars engage with pressing challenges affecting people, communities, and the planet.

We acknowledge and respect the Lək’ʷəŋən (Songhees and Xʷsepsəm/Esquimalt) Peoples on whose territory the university stands, and the Lək’ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ Peoples whose historical relationships with the land continue to this day. The School of Molecular Life Sciences at the University of Victoria invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level, commencing July 1, 2027. The salary for this position includes a competitive salary range of $121,000 - $150,000 UVic is committed to offering an equitable and competitive salary, inclusive of a generous benefits package, eligible leaves and pension plan.

We seek an exceptional scientist with a creative and ambitious research program that addresses fundamental questions in the molecular life sciences. The successful candidate will demonstrate the potential to establish a leading independent research program that complements, strengthens,



or expands the School's research expertise and contributes to its collaborative research environment. We seek an individual with a PhD and postdoctoral training who will contribute to our highly collegial and collaborative environment. 2) creativity, originality, and a explicit vision for the future of their field; and (3) the potential to establish a high-quality, externally funded research program that complements and strengthens existing areas of excellence within the School.

The successful candidate will also demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, mentoring, and advising, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in research and education. The School of Molecular Life Sciences is a collaborative, research-intensive community focused on understanding how molecular and cellular systems function in health, disease, and the environment. This position will advance the School’s strategic priority to strengthen biochemistry as a core area of research and teaching, while expanding capacity in Molecular and Microbial Pathogenesis and Genome Biology and Cell Signalling.

The School is home to the University of Victoria Genome BC Proteomics Centre, one of Canada’s leading proteomics and metabolomics facilities,



with state-of-the-art mass spectrometry and imaging capabilities. It also maintains strong partnerships with the Deeley Research Centre, home to BC Cancer’s Immunotherapy Program and the Conconi Family Immunotherapy Laboratory, a clinical‑grade facility supporting the development and production of genetically engineered cellular therapies for investigator‑initiated clinical trials. Faculty and Librarians at the University of Victoria are governed by the provisions of the Collective Agreement.

Members are represented by the University of Victoria Faculty Association. If you are neither a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, please indicate if you are authorized to work in Canada or willingness to apply for authorization, if offered a position contingent upon eligibility and approval from Canadian government authorities. January 8, 2027 Equity statement UVic is committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion and human rights in our living, learning and work environments.

Read our full equity statement. The University acknowledges the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process may contact Faculty Relations and Academic Administration in the Office of the VP Academic and Provost at [email protected].

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📌 Assistant Professor in Molecular Life Sciences (Victoria)
🏢 School of Molecular Life Sciences, University of Victoria
📍 Victoria