Description

The Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioinformatics at the Faculty of Science and Engineering of Laval University is currently accepting applications for a tenure-track position in omics data analysis in the field of microbial systems biology.

The Department comprises 19 professors specializing in microbiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biophotonics, synthetic biology, systems biology, and bioinformatics. Over 300 undergraduates and 80 graduate students are enrolled in our training programs. 

Located in the heart of Quebec City, Université Laval is a large research and teaching university known for its culture of excellence in teaching and research.

Position Description

The successful candidate will be expected to:

• Develop a research program in omics data analysis in the field of microbial systems biology. The research should adopt a multi-omic approach, use and/or develop high-throughput methodologies, and utilize bioinformatics. Integrating, managing, processing and analyzing complex data should be central to the research strategy. This research should, as far as possible, be integrated with other research activities already underway in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioinformatics.
• Secure funding from major granting agencies.
• Recruit and mentor graduate students.
• Participate in the teaching of undergraduate and graduate courses offered in French by the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioinformatics.
• And more generally, participate in the development and activities of the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Bioinformatics, the Faculty of Science and Engineering and Université Laval.

Furthermore, the incumbent will have the opportunity to develop an experimental component within his or her research program, depending on his or her individual interests.

Requirements

Qualifications

Candidates will be evaluated based on their potential and demonstrated skills in teaching and research. The candidates should have a solid background or experience in multi-omics data analysis, including, for example, machine learning. Additionally, the candidate must be able to design and implement an independent research program in the field of microbial systems biology.

In addition, he or she must:

• Hold a PhD in a discipline relevant to the research area covered by this position.
• Have a minimum of one year of postdoctoral or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrate a strong potential to develop and lead an autonomous, original, and high- level research program in the field identified.
• Demonstrate a strong potential to obtain research funding.
• Demonstrate interest and aptitude for recruiting and supervising graduate students.
• Demonstrate an aptitude or potential for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels and a commitment to pedagogical  innovation.
• Demonstrate potential for or commitment to community service.
• Master French, both orally and in writing (or commit to acquiring it within the deadlines set out in the collective agreement).
• Demonstrate a match between her/his professional potential and the key competencies required to perform the professorial function. This includes:

o  Analysis, synthesis, and judgment.

o  Creativity and innovation.

o  Communication skills.

o   Interpersonal skills and openness

o   Ability to work as part of a team and with partners.

o   Autonomy and sense of responsibility.

o   Sense of ethics and duty.

o   People management.

Equality in employment 

Université Laval is committed to providing an inclusive culture for all employees, valuing equity, diversity, and excellence in employment. We encourage qualified individuals of any origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, as well as people with disabilities, to apply.

Université Laval subscribes to an  equal employment opportunity program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples, and people with disabilities. Selection tools can be adapted to meet the needs of people with disabilities in complete confidentiality. Qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status will be given priority in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements.

Start date: August 1, 2026 

Application deadline: January16, 2026

Additional information:

For additional information, please visit the Department's website at: https://www.fsg.ulaval.ca/departements/departement-de-biochimie-de-microbiologie-et- de-bio-informatique .

Procedure to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application package containing a cover letter, a detailed curriculum vitae, a description of the research program to be developed (5 pages), a 1- page description of their preferred teaching approach, a brief description (1/2 page) of their views on the integration of EDI in teaching, research and mentorship, and the names and contact details of three people from whom the selection committee may request references about the candidate. The application package should be submitted as a single PDF file via email.