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Department of Biochemistry
College of Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
Assistant Professor
The Department of Biochemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of Assistant Professor. Candidates must have a Ph.D. with at least 2 years of post-doctoral experience. The successful applicant is expected to establish a strong, independent and externally funded research program in biochemistry, preferably in a research area related to metabolism, gene expression, lipid and carbohydrate biochemistry or the biochemical basis of diseases. An interest and/or experience in bioinformatics would be an asset.

In addition, participation in teaching of both the undergraduate medical and biochemistry curricula will be required. The successful applicant will have a broad range of collaborative possibilities on campus with scientists in other departments and colleges, including the Canadian Light Source (www.cls.usask.ca/) and the Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre (www.usask.ca/sssc/).

Please submit both electronic and signed hard copies of the application, including curriculum vitae; a detailed statement on research interests and of previous teaching experience in a single PDF document to:

Dr. R.L. Khandelwal
Head, Department of Biochemistry, College of Medicine
University of Saskatchewan
107 Wiggins Road, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5E5 Canada.
E-mail: ramji.khandelwal@usask.ca
Phone:(306) 966-4368
Fax: (306) 966-4390
Applicants should also arrange for three confidential letters of reference to be sent separately to the same address.

The closing date for receipt of applications is February 1, 2009. The effective date for appointment is between April 1, 2009 and July 1, 2009.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. However, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. The University of Saskatchewan is committed to Employment Equity. Members of Designated Groups (women, Aboriginal people, people with disabilities and visible minorities) are encouraged to self-identify on their applications.

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