Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Experimental Molecular, Cellular or Systems Biological Physics

Ottawa, ON, CAFull-time$99k–$110k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-11

Based in Canada

Core

Conduct experimental research in quantitative molecular, cellular, and/or systems-level biophysics to understand physical mechanisms in biological systems.

Role type

Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (Assistant/Associate Professor level)

Builds

Internationally recognized research program in experimental biophysics

Domain

Academic research in biological physics (cellular mechanics, excitability, organoids, biophotonics)

Required skills

experimental biophysics, quantitative molecular/cellular/systems-level analysis, grant writing, graduate student supervision, interdisciplinary collaboration

Preferred skills

novel tool development (single-molecule approaches), neural/cardiac cellular systems expertise, bilingualism (English/French)

Technologies

micro/nanofluidics, biosensing, soft matter, biophotonics, nonlinear microscopy

Responsibilities

Conduct independent research, teach, supervise graduate students, perform academic service, obtain external research funds

Seniority

Senior, independent researcher (Assistant/Associate Professor)

About uottawa

Founded in 1848, the University of Ottawa is the largest bilingual (French-English) university in the world, with 10 faculties and more than 45,000 students registered in undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral studies. Renowned for its expertise in public policy, health sciences, and law and social justice, uOttawa benefits from its close proximity to the seat of the federal government and to diplomatic missions, vibrant and innovative healthcare and technology sectors, and the head offices of major national associations.