Tenure-Track Faculty Position in Omics Data Analysis in the Field of Microbial Systems Biology

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:
  • Analysis, synthesis, and judgment.
  • Creativity and innovation.
  • Communication skills.
  • Interpersonal skills and openness
  • Ability to work as part of a team and with partners.
  • Autonomy and sense of responsibility.
  • Sense of ethics and duty.
  • People management.

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.

Application deadline: January 16, 2026

Job starting date: August 1, 2026

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 to: 

Michel Guertin, directeur
mguertin@bcm.ulaval.ca
Département de biochimie, de microbiologie et de bio-informatique Faculté des sciences et de génie
Université Laval

Valuing equity, diversity and excellence, Université Laval is strongly committed to provide an inclusive work and living environment for all its employees. For Université Laval, diversity is a source of wealth, and we encourage qualified individuals of all origins, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, as well as persons with disabilities, to apply.

Université Laval also subscribes to an equal access to employment program for women, members of visible or ethnic minorities, Aboriginal persons and persons with disabilities. Adaptation of the selection tools can be offered to persons with disabilities according to their needs and in complete confidentiality. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to qualified individuals with Canadian citizenship or permanent residency.