Assistant Professor in Bioengineering

About This Role

The Department of Bioengineering within the Faculty of Engineering at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2027. The successful candidate will play a leading role in contributing to McGill’s international reputation of excellence in research, teaching, and service.

Responsibilities

• Develop a collaborative research program that integrates quantitative biology, gene editing, and/or engineered living systems to develop innovative approaches for nucleic acid and/or protein design and engineering, biological synthesis, metabolic engineering, tissue engineering, mRNA/next-generation therapeutics, biologics manufacturing, or related applications.
• Join a vibrant network of researchers in the Bioengineering Department focused on cancer point-of-care diagnostics, mechanobiology, synthetic and systems biology, and biomanufacturing.
• Contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs including B.Eng. in Bioengineering, M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Biological and Biomedical Engineering, and M.Eng. (non-thesis) in Biomanufacturing.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in any area of life sciences or engineering, with preference for a first degree in engineering.
• Evidence of outstanding research achievements and the potential to develop an externally-funded research program.
• Dedication to an environment that supports diversity of population and perspectives.
• Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association is required.

Benefits

• Commitment to equity and diversity within the community.
• Opportunities for professional development and research impact.

Important Details

• Application deadline: November 30, 2026.

Application Process

• Submit a complete application package, including:
  • A curriculum vitae
  • Statement of teaching philosophy and experience (up to 2 pages)
  • Statement of research interests and plan for future research (up to 6 pages)
  • Statement of approach to supporting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (up to 1 page)
  • Copies of three recent publications
  • The names and contact information of three references

About the Company

McGill University is among the top research-intensive academic institutions in Canada and worldwide, attracting over one-half billion dollars in competitive research funding each year. It values academic rigor and excellence and welcomes applications from diverse communities.