University of Saskatchewan: Mass Spectrometry-based analysis in proteomics and metabolomics

Applications are invited for a tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level in the area of Mass Spectrometry-based analysis in proteomics and metabolomics with a particular focus on agricultural, rural, indigenous and occupational health. The research focus of this position will fall within the rural and agricultural mission and vision of the Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture (CCHSA). Applicants must have a PhD degree, a minimum of 2 years postdoctoral research experience, have a demonstrated record of research productivity, and be committed to undergraduate and graduate education. The successful candidate will be expected to establish and grow a research program in mass spectrometry with an emphasis in qualitative and quantitative proteomics, metabolomics, and small molecule analysis with preferred emphasis on clinical applications in rural and/or indigenous health and relationships between rural and agricultural exposures and human health. Previous experience in agricultural and rural health mass spectrometry-related research and in mass spectrometry facility development, operation, supervision and management is an asset. 

The candidate will be expected to establish a nationally leading research program, secure external research funding, work collaboratively with members from CCHSA, the Department of Medicine, and other units on campus, supervise postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, and participate in graduate and undergraduate teaching. As part of CCHSA's CFI-funded National Agricultural Industrial Hygiene Laboratory and the Core Mass Spectrometry facility in the College of Medicine (Academic Health Sciences Building), mass spectrometry capacity at CCHSA will provide exciting opportunities for collaborative and leading research in the College of Medicine. Furthermore, the six Health Sciences Colleges at the University of Saskatchewan, the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), the Canadian Light Source (CLS), the Innovation Place Research Park, and a number of national and provincial research institutes will provide further exciting opportunities for a broad range of collaborative research.

Located in the beautiful river city of Saskatoon, the University of Saskatchewan and its expanding Health Sciences sector are poised for unprecedented growth and transformation. The University, the College of Medicine, and CCHSA are committed to the well-being of the people of Saskatchewan, as documented in their respective Missions and Strategic Plans, and many opportunities exist for advancement in this area particularly as it relates to rural health. To learn more about CCHSA visit http://cchsa.usask.ca and to learn more about the College of Medicine visit http:// http://medicine.usask.ca/ 

Current salary bands at the University of Saskatchewan are as follows: Assistant Professor - $93,293 - $112,109; Associate Professor - $112,109 - $130,925 and Professor - $130,925 - $152,877. This position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefit, dental plan, extended health and vision care plan, employee assistance program and flexible health and wellness spending program.

Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, statement of interests and research plan, and the names and contact information for at least three professional references to: Dr. Niels Koehncke, Director, Canadian Centre for Health and Safety in Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan, 104 Clinic Place, PO Box 23, Saskatoon, SK, Canada S7N 2Z4; or email to: iris.rugg@usask.ca

The deadline for receipt of applications is December 30, 2016, with a potential start date of July 1, 

The University of Saskatchewan is strongly committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that empowers all employees to reach their full potential. All members of the university community share a responsibility for developing and maintaining an environment in which differences are valued and inclusiveness is practiced. The university welcomes applications from those who will contribute to the diversity of our community. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.