Professor - Host-Pathogen Interactions in Laval

In the context of the newly created Infectiopole INRS, the Centre Armand Frappier Santé Biotechnologie (AFSB) of the Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in the field of host-pathogen interactions. Particular attention will be given to applicant profiles in the area of virology. We are seeking candidates with a strong expertise in omics and/or bio-imaging to study mechanistic aspects of (re-)emerging, vector-borne, neglected, congenital and/or food-borne infectious diseases. Expertise in bioinformatic analyses of large biological datasets will be considered an asset.

The successful candidate is expected to build and maintain an independent, innovative, and externally funded research program and to teach in the Centre AFSB graduate programs. INRS is the only institution in Quebec dedicated exclusively to research and to graduate levels studies. The Centre AFSB provides new Faculty members with recently renovated laboratory space and grants them access to core facilities, including a biosafety level 3 laboratory, and confocal microscopy, flow cytometry, electron microscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance facilities.

The collegial work environment at the Centre AFSB comprises around fifty faculty members, conducting research and providing advanced training in the areas of infection and immunity, impact of environment and heredity on disease development, discovery of therapeutics and prophylactics, and microbial biotechnology. The Centre AFSB is also the only member of the Pasteur Network in North America.

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Establish an independent and innovative research program;
• Develop and maintain internal and external collaborations;
• Secure extramural funding of research;
• Participate in teaching, supervision and training activities.

Requirements:

• Doctoral degree in a related biomedical field and a relevant postdoctoral experience;
• Strong potential to secure financial support from funding agencies;
• High competence for teaching and mentoring graduate students.

Working language: French is the work language of the Centre. Fluency in English is required. Candidates whose native language is not French are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will be invited to improve their French knowledge during the first contract period (three years, renewable after evaluation). The Centre will provide them all the resources necessary to facilitate their learning of French.

Workplace: In accordance with the collective agreement in effect at INRS. INRS is committed to promote equity, diversity and inclusion and invites all qualified candidates to apply, including women, members of visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous persons and persons with disabilities, in relation to the Equal access to employment programs. However, Canadian and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Selection tools can be adapted to the needs of persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you anticipate requiring adaptive measures, or for any questions concerning equity, diversity and inclusion at INRS, please contact edi@inrs.ca. INRS also asks its selection committees to take account of career interruptions and special circumstances when reviewing applications. Applicants are therefore invited to indicate the nature of these interruptions or special circumstances in their cover letter.