Western's Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry seeks a tenure-track researcher studying how parasites, fungi, viruses or bacteria affect the nervous system and how the immune system responds. The role comes with start-up funds, dedicated space and access to CL2+ and CL3 containment facilities.
The role
A full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor appointment in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, starting July 1, 2027 or as negotiated, subject to budget approval. The successful candidate will build an independent, externally funded research program, train graduate students and teach, with protected teaching time early in the pre-tenure period.
What they are looking for
A PhD or MD/PhD and a strong record of research, publications and external funding in neuroinfectious disease.
Salary and application
$110,000 to $130,000 a year. Applications are sent as a single PDF by email and are considered until the position is filled.
Summary written by Canadian Research. The employer's original posting is the authority on requirements and closing dates.
All positions- Employer
- Western University
- Institution
- Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
- Location
- London, Ontario
- Field
- Microbiology and immunology
- Open to
- Assistant Professor
- Role
- Faculty and chairs
- Posted
- 19 Oct 2026
- Applications close
- 20 Nov 2026