Mitchell Chair in Neonatal Immunology

MITCHELL CHAIR IN NEONATAL IMMUNOLOGY Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences
The Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences (DBMS) in Queen’s Health Sciences at Queen’s University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor . The preferred start date for this position is July 1, 2025 . The DBMS is a research-intensive department with a diverse range of interests, from biophysics and . Recently, the department established a . This has been supported by the recent recruitment of several scientists, including a Canada Excellence Research . We are seeking to expand our immunology faculty with a scholar whose work explores immune development and responses in newborns to advance our understanding of neonatal diseases.
The ideal candidate should have a background in immunology, with a demonstrated research focus on . Expertise in techniques such as intravital imaging, multiplex flow cytometry, and familiarity with omics data collection and analysis (including . Ideally, the candidate’s research program should also .

Qualifications
Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent degree completed at the start date of the appointment.
The main criteria for selection are academic and teaching excellence. The successful candidate will provide evidence of high-quality scholarly output that demonstrates potential for independent research leading to peer assessed publications and the securing of external research funding, as well as strong potential for outstanding teaching contributions at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and an ongoing commitment to academic and pedagogical excellence in support of the department’s programs.
Candidates must provide evidence of an ability to work collaboratively in an . The successful candidate will also be expected to make contributions through service to the department, the Faculty, the University, and/or the . Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Vaccination Requirements
Prior to May 1, 2022, the University required all students, faculty, staff, and visitors (including contractors) to declare their COVID-19 vaccination status and provide proof that they were fully . These requirements were suspended effective May 1, 2022, but the University may reinstate them at any point.

Institution
Queen’s University has a long history of scholarship, discovery, and innovation that shapes our collective knowledge and helps address some of the world’s most pressing concerns.
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In 2023, for the third year in a row, Queen’s University has ranked in top 10 globally Times Higher Education Impact Rankings, securing the position of third worldwide and first in North America.
The rankings measured over 1,700 post-secondary institutions on their work to advance the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). From Nobel Prize-winning research exploring the building blocks of the universe to cancer care and . A member of the U15 group of Canadian research universities, Queen’s is home to a vibrant research community that includes 33 Canada Research Chairs and over 20 research institutes who work in partnership with communities, governments, and industry to advance research and innovation, making a measured impact on Canada and the world.
Faculty and their dependents are eligible for an extensive benefits package including prescription drug coverage, vision care, dental care, long term disability insurance, life insurance and access to the . Employees also participate in a pension plan. Tuition assistance is available for qualifying employees, their spouses and dependent children. Queen’s values families and is pleased to provide a ’top up’ to government parental leave benefits for eligible . In addition, Queen’s provides partial reimbursement for . Details are set out in the Queen’s-QUFA Collective Agreement. For more information on employee benefits, see Queen’s Human Resources.

The City
The University is situated on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe, in . Queen’s is an integral part of the Kingston . Kingston’s residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with a wide range of cultural and creative opportunities, with access to many natural areas and proximity to vibrant First Nations Communities . Kingston is a unique Canadian city of 125,000 with a distinct . Kingston offers unique waterfront living with many recreational opportunities. It is within a two-and-a-half hour drive (two-hour train ride) to the commercial, industrial and political hubs of Toronto, Montreal, and the nation’s capital, Ottawa, and a . The city is also the origin of the historic Rideau Canal system - a UNESCO International Heritage site, and is close to Frontenac Provincial Park, the Thousand Islands National Park, and the Frontenac Arch UNESCO World . Th e Queen’s University Biological Station, north of the city, encompasses 34 km2 of diverse lands, affording premier learning and research opportunities.
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How to Apply
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals.
Queen’s is strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourages applications from Black, racialized/visible minority and Indigenous people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQ+ persons.
In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority, including any qualified individuals who have a valid legal . Please indicate in your application if you have a valid legal work status in Canada. Applications from all qualified candidates will be considered in the applicant pool. In addition, the impact of certain circumstances that may legitimately affect a nominee’s record of research achievement will be given careful consideration when assessing the nominee’s research . Candidates are encouraged to provide any relevant information about their experience . The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, . If you require . Jackie Moore in the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences at dbmsrecruitqueensu.ca. Those interested in this position should submit a complete application package, including the following documents:
o a cover letter, indicating whether or not you have a valid legal work status in Canada o a current Curriculum Vitae (including a list of publications); o a statement of research interests; o a statement of teaching interests and experience (including teaching outlines and evaluations if available); and, o a statement of experience with, and commitment to, facilitation and promotion of Indigenization, equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism, and accessibility; o Names and contact information (including email) of three referees, who will be asked to provide letters of reference if you are selected for further consideration.
Review of applications will begin on

March 30, 2025
and will continue to be reviewed until a suitable candidate is identified.
Applicants are asked to send all documents in their application packages electronically as PDFs to the . Katrina Gee at dbmsrecruitqueensu.ca. Hard copy applications may be submitted to Dr. Katrina Gee, Interim Department Head, Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, . Academic staff at Queen’s University are governed by a Collective Agreement between the University and th e Queen’s University Faculty Association (QUFA), which is posted at ?url=http%3A%2F%2Fqueensu.ca%2Ffacultyrelations%2Ffaculty-librarians-and-archivists%2Fcollective-agreement&module=jobs&id=53962" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=http%3A%2F%2Fqueensu.ca%2Ffacultyrelations%2Ffaculty-librarians-and-archivists%2Fcollective-agreement&module=jobs&id=53962" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">queensu.ca/facultyrelations/­faculty-librarians-and-­archivists/collective-agreement and at ?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qufa.ca&module=jobs&id=53962" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.qufa.ca&module=jobs&id=53962" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.qufa.ca.