Assistant Professor - Planetary health and its intersections pharmaceutical sciences

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As part of a major expansion of its research and academic programs in pharmaceutical sciences, the at the University of Ottawa invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the , with a focus on planetary health and its intersections with pharmaceutical sciences.

The University of Ottawa is recognized nationally and internationally as a leading university and the largest bilingual university (French and English) in the world. Located on the unceded territory of the Anishinaabe-Algonquin people, in the heart of downtown Ottawa, it contributes significantly to the economy, culture and quality of life of Canada’s capital.

We are seeking candidates with expertise in teaching and a strong, innovative research program at the interface of planetary health, environmental determinants of health, pharmacy practice and pharmaceutical sciences. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: exposomics and the impacts of environmental exposures (e.g., pollutants, microbiome, climate) on drug response and disease risk, pharmaceutical pollutants and ecotoxicology, sustainable pharmaceutical development and disposal, climate change and its implications for pharmacotherapy and public health, and the advancement of environmentally responsible pharmacy practices.

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The selected candidate will have access to extensive research infrastructure and shared core facilities within the Faculty of Medicine, as well as collaborative opportunities with nearby hospital-based research institutes.

Title of the position: Assistant Professor. The higher ranks will be considered according to budgetary approval.

Duties: Academic staff functions include, in varying proportions:

Terms: New tenure-track position

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Salary scale for an assistant professor starts at $99,377 (as of May 1, 2025)

Benefits package: The University of Ottawa provides a , which includes long-term disability insurance, basic group life insurance, health insurance, University of Ottawa pension plan and optional life insurance, as well as reimbursement of eligible relocation expenses.

Location of work: School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa, 451 Smyth Road, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8M5.

Contact information: Dr. Alain Stintzi, Director of the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Ottawa, Ontario, K1H 8M5;

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The application package must include a letter of intent, a brief teaching statement, a description of current and future research programs, and an academic curriculum vitae.

Three confidential letters of reference should be sent directly to:

Dr. Alain Stintzi, Director
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Ottawa

Final date to receive applications: July 10, 2025.

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applications will continue to be accepted until…