The Department of Biomedical Sciences at the Atlantic Veterinary College and the UPEI Faculty of Medicine invite applications for a full-time tenure-track position in Comparative Medicine. Appointment will be at the Assistant or Associate Professor Level.
The successful candidate will hold a cross-appointment between the Faculties of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine. Primary undergraduate teaching responsibilities will be in the Faculty of Medicine in one of several pre-clinical disciplines based on the candidate’s area of expertise. The candidate will be expected to develop a strong externally funded independent research program, teach graduate courses, and mentor graduate and undergraduate research students in Biomedical Sciences. Members of the Department of Biomedical Sciences conduct basic and applied research particularly in the areas of physiology, microanatomy, pharmacology and toxicology, cell and molecular biology and neuroscience. Biomedical Sciences offers accredited MSc and PhD degree programs and hosts world class laboratory and animal facilities with access to clinical veterinary specialty services.
The new UPEI Faculty of Medicine will house a joint MD degree in partnership with Memorial University of Newfoundland with an expected start date of September 2025.
The successful applicant will have a PhD with relevant post-doctoral experience and a significant record of publications in a discipline relevant to departmental strengths. Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience and is subject to budgetary approval.
For additional details and application instructions see the attached PDF and/or the UPEI website (www.upei.ca)
Contact information
Dr. Sue Dawson, Professor and Chair
Department of Biomedical Sciences
University of Prince Edward Island
550 University Avenue
Charlottetown, PE C1A4P3
Email: sdawson@upei.ca
Phone: 902-566-0808
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