The Department of Plant Agriculture at the University of Guelph invites applications for a tenure-track position at the Assistant Professor level.  This position is located at the Guelph, Ontario campus and requires a PhD in Horticulture, Plant Science, or a closely related field.  The anticipated start date for this appointment is September 1, 2025, or another mutually agreed-upon date in 2025.

The successful candidate will design and teach undergraduate courses in floriculture and nursery crop production and will serve as the program coordinator for a course-based master’s program in Plant Agriculture.  They will supervise MSc and PhD students in their thesis research and contribute to classroom instruction at the graduate level.  The chosen candidate will develop and lead a comprehensive, externally funded research program in any area of ornamental horticulture (e.g., nursery, greenhouse or other controlled environment production, plant nutrition, physiology, breeding) according to their expertise and interest.  They will also participate in industry liaison activities, including managing the Guelph Ornamental Trial gardens, and representing the University of Guelph on the board of the Canadian Greenhouse Conference; accordingly, direct experience in the ornamental horticulture industry is considered an asset.

The successful candidate will join a world-class, collaborative faculty in the Department of Plant Agriculture, with members conducting cutting-edge research in the disciplines of plant breeding and genetics, weed science, plant pathology, soil science, agronomy, plant physiology, plant conservation, and plant-based bioproducts.  Salary is negotiable and commensurate with qualifications.  The department will provide competitive research start-up funds; other research support and subsidized access to research facilities are available through the Research Alliance Agreement between the University of Guelph and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness.

The Department of Plant Agriculture is Canada’s largest and most diverse applied plant biology department and has recognized strengths in a broad cross-section of plant sciences including agronomy, horticulture, breeding, molecular genetics, genomics, controlled environment systems, plant physiology, post-harvest physiology, plant pathology, and plant-based bioproducts. The Department currently has 26 faculty members and employs 100 staff and more than 100 graduate students. Faculty within the Department have access to modern laboratories, growth room and greenhouse facilities, as well as fourteen well-equipped research stations across the province. As part of the Ontario Agricultural College, the Department of Plant Agriculture has a long history of achievement in serving the agriculture and agri-food industries within Ontario and beyond.

Assessment of applications will begin on May 12, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

For detailed posting and application link visit:  https://careers.uoguelph.ca/job/Guelph-Assistant-Professor-in-Ornamental-Horticulture-ON-N1G-2W1/729475447/

Post-Doctoral Fellowship Position in Plant Disease Proteomics

Department of Biological Sciences

Plant Genomics Group (www.uhriglab.com)

Call Closes: April 28th, 2025

The post-doctoral fellowship position will be based in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada in the laboratory of Dr. R. Glen Uhrig, but will also intersect with several researchers from the Departments of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Sciences and Computer Science. For the full advertisement, including qualifications and how to apply, please click here.

St. Mary's University has a position available for an Assistant Professor in Biology. For more information, please click here. This post will remain available until March 17, 2025.

Thesis Research Topic: Sporopollenin exhibits such remarkable strength it is known as the “diamond of the plant world”. There is widespread interest in unravelling the secrets of this resilient bioproduct that encapsulates plant pollen and spores. Yet, uncertainty surrounding the basic chemistry of sporopollenin and the mechanisms of its assembly prevails. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to characterize pollen cell wall chemistry using innovative cross-beamline imaging at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) and University of Saskatchewan. The candidate will be immersed in an interdisciplinary, diverse training environment, based in the lab of Dr. Quilichini, Department of Biology, with co-supervision by a CLS beamline scientist, and trainee in an NSERC collaborative research and training experience (CREATE) program for synchrotron scientists from across Saskatchewan, Canada.

For more details on Dr. Qulichini, qualifications, and how to apply, click here.

Applications close on March 15, 2025.

Post Doctoral Fellow (Plant Molecular Biology / Plant-Microbe Interactions)

Faculty of Agriculture

Dalhousie University

Job Description

Two postdoctoral fellow positions are available at the Marine Bioproduct Research Laboratory, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, to investigate the molecular mechanisms of plant biostimulants in both model and crop plants. Our cutting-edge research is focused on developing innovative technologies to enhance plant resilience to climate change. The postdoctoral fellows will play a key role in a collaborative project, exploring the metabolic pathways, gene networks, and plant-root microbe interactions that drive plant biostimulant-mediated tolerance to abiotic stresses, including salinity, temperature, and drought. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching in their areas of expertise and gain valuable experience in supervising research projects. For more details about our research program : https://www.dal.ca/faculty/agriculture/plant-food-env/faculty-staff/our-faculty/balakrishnan-prithiviraj.html

The successful candidate must hold a Ph.D. in Plant Science, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or Microbiology, completed within the last five years. Exceptional written and oral communication skills are essential. Preference will be given to candidates with a proven record of peer-reviewed publications. The candidate must possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work effectively as part of a dynamic team. Proficiency in statistical software packages, as well as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, is required. The candidate should be able to manage tight deadlines and work with minimal supervision.

Term of appointment: 2 years (with possibility of extension)

Salary: $45,000.00-$50,000.00 per year

Benefits: Dental care, Extended health care

Application deadline: 2025-01-30

If you are interested in this position, please contact Dr. Balakrishnan Prithiviraj (bprithiviraj@dal.ca) with your CV and research interests.

The Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry at Mount Allison University invites applications for a full-time nine-month sessional appointment in Biochemistry.  The appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor and will commence on August 1, 2025, subject to budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will teach in-person four undergraduate courses including Introductory Biochemistry (BIOC 1001), Protein Biochemistry (BIOC 3521), Signal Transduction (BIOC 4031), and one of Lipids and Membranes (BIOC 4021), Molecular Immunology (BIOC 3051), Virology (BIOC 4151), or propose a new course complementary to their expertise and to our current offerings (BIOC 3991). The successful candidate will have access to university research facilities. Contributions to research and service are not expected. Applicants can learn more about the Department at www.mta.ca/chemistry/. Our current course offerings may be viewed at https://mta.ca/academic_calendar/24-25/Biochemistry.html.  The successful candidate should  have completed (or in-progress) PhD in Biochemistry or related field. Doctoral students are welcome to apply, and prior teaching experience is preferred.

Complete PDF applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae with names and contact information of 3 references, a statement of teaching interests, any evidence of effective teaching & research (including a teaching dossier if available), and if applicable, a short course outline for a BIOC 3991 course (e.g., topics, course readings, textbook, type of assignments and assessment. Applications must be submitted via https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/29495 not by email.  Questions should be directed to:

Dr. Jeffrey Waller
Chair of the Search Committee
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry
Email: jwaller@mta.ca

Review of applications will begin on January 20th, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. 

At Mount Allison, we are committed to ensuring your interview experience is as comfortable and accessible as possible. If you require any accommodations or adjustments during the interview process, please do not hesitate to inform us. Your needs are important to us, and our dedicated team is here to support you.

Mount Allison University is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We encourage applications from members of racialized communities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual and gender identities. We seek candidates with qualifications and knowledge to contribute to the further diversification of our campus community.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Canadian and permanent residents should indicate their citizenship status in their application.

Mount Allison University acknowledges, honours, and respects that the land named Sackville, NB is part of the unceded territory of the Mi’kmaq People who are the historic inhabitants, custodians, and dwellers on the land where our University is built and confirms its commitment to strengthening relationships with all Indigenous people.

An opportunity is available on the topic of studying and optimizing RNA-based antiviral strategies, at the Agriculture and Agrifoods Canada Sidney/Summerland locations for an M.Sc student through the Research Affiliate Program. For full information, click here (English), or here (Francais). 

The Weraduwage Lab in the Department of Biology and Biochemistry, Bishop’s University, focuses on discovering strategies to enhance plant growth, productivity and resilience to stress under future climate conditions. They are seeking an M.Sc. student interested in carrying out research spanning the fields of Plant Biology, Physiology and Biochemistry.

The successful applicant will use a variety of Arabidopsis mutant lines to understand how whole plant C gain, C available for growth and overall plant growth and reproduction can be maximized under elevated carbon dioxide and temperature. The selected student will be involved in growing Arabidopsis plants under varying environmental conditions, and conducting plant growth analyses, leaf gas exchange measurements, phosphoproteomic analyses and RNA sequencing. Plants will be grown in the Phytotron at the Université de Sherbrooke, located in the same city as Bishop’s. Therefore, the student may be required to travel between the two Universities.

This M.Sc. position will be funded by the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). The selected candidate will receive a stipend of CA $20,000 per year for two years. Students are also expected to apply for internal and external scholarships. 

Canadian citizens and permanent residents including applicants from underrepresented groups, are encouraged to apply. Applicants must have completed a B.Sc. degree in Biology or Biochemistry before starting this position. Applications should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, transcripts (unofficial), and contact information of two references. Please email applications to Dr. Sarathi Weraduwage (sweraduw@ubishops.ca) by December 31st 2024. However, Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Expected start date is January, 2025 or May, 2025.

Bishop’s University implements an equal access employment / program under the Act respecting equal access to employment in public bodies and welcomes applicants who are committed to upholding the values of equity, diversity, and inclusion and who will assist us expand our capacity for diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including Indigenous peoples, visible and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, women and LGBTQ2+.

The Department of Biological Sciences at Eastern Illinois University (www.eiu.edu/biology) is seeking a Plant Physiologist at the rank of Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track), beginning August 2025. Candidates must have a Ph.D. or equivalent degree, and postdoctoral experience is preferred (excellent ABD candidates will be considered). Candidates with research integrating genetic or genomic approaches are particularly encouraged to apply.

Demonstrated commitment to diversity and experience promoting inclusive excellence required. The successful candidate will be expected to develop an externally funded research program involving both undergraduate and graduate (Master's level) students. Teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in plant physiology and genetics, as well as undergraduate and graduate courses in the candidate's area of expertise. Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications, excellent benefit and retirement package, and a competitive start-up package will be available. Faculty at EIU are represented by the EIU Chapter of UPI Local 4100.

For full posting and how to apply, please click here.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR

CANADA RESEARCH CHAIR (TIER 2) IN PLANT RESILIENCE FOR FOOD SECURITY

Posted October 25 – November 30

Department of Botany in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver.

Position Description

The Department of Botany in the Faculty of Science at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver invites applications from exceptional emerging scholars for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (Tier 2 CRC) appointment in Plant Resilience for Food Security. This full-time tenure-track faculty position is at the rank of Assistant Professor, with a start date set for no earlier than July 1, 2025.  The expected starting salary range for this position is $115,000 to $130,000 per annum.  Applicants conducting innovative research in crop stress biology are encouraged to apply, including those who employ cellular, molecular, physiology, genetic and/or genomic approaches or related techniques to address fundamental plant adaptive mechanisms to environmental stresses and those whose research involves the use of food crops, or wild relatives, to address fundamental questions on food security. In evaluating candidates, we will also consider evidence of leadership within the candidate’s community and their potential for developing and implementing evidence-based teaching approaches.

For complete job posting, including eligibility and how to apply, please click here.