Position number: 37755
Term
Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Posting start date: June 26, 2026
Advertised until: July 26, 2026 or until filled
Start date:
October 1, 2026
For more information please contact: Jack Jiang - [email protected]
The Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology invites applications for the Endowed Research Chair in Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases, commencing Oct 1, 2026, or on a mutually agreed upon date. This Chair is for a 5-year term with the possibility to renew based on a successful performance review.
The Endowed Research Chair is intended to provide leadership, mentorship, and scholarly excellence in both basic and clinical research related to metabolic and endocrine diseases, an area of research priority for the Max Rady College of Medicine and Rady Faculty of Health Sciences (RFHS) at the University of Manitoba. The Chair’s primary goal is to strengthen research activity in the field of endocrinology and metabolism thereby elevating the College of Medicine's profile in this critical research field.
Responsibilities:
- To further develop and strengthen research in endocrinology and metabolism (i.e., endocrine and metabolic diseases), an established research theme area within the College of Medicine.
- To promote collaborative research within the College, Faculty and the University, and between the University and other research institutes.
- To mentor research trainees, undergraduate and postgraduate students, and junior faculty members.
- To establish strong, externally funded research programs in metabolic and endocrine diseases.
Qualifications
- Canadian citizen or permanent resident.
- Hold a current paid faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor (UMFA or GFT).
- Hold a Ph.D., or an M.D. or equivalent, supplemented by advanced research training comparable to Ph.D.-level experience. This would typically include, at minimum, a master’s degree and clinical research fellowships accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons or supported by internationally recognized research agencies such as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Heart & Stroke Foundation, or the Canadian Diabetes Association, among others. A GFT Chairholder must maintain at least 50% research-protected time.
- History of excellence in research as evidenced in high-quality research output, successful and promising research projects and programs, and significant contributions to the academic and/or clinical community at the local, national and/or international level.
- History of mentoring junior colleagues and investigators (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, research associates, clinicians, and residents).
- History of effective and productive collaboration with intramural and extramural investigators and institutions.
The Department currently has 27 full-time tenured and tenure-track faculty members and offers a range of undergraduate, post-baccalaureate diploma, and graduate programs. The Department Office provides support for both undergraduate and graduate teaching. Further information on the Department of Physiology & Pathophysiology can be obtained at https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/department-physiology-pathophysiology.
To enhance our department and create role models for a diverse population of students, we particularly invite applications from those who can support and enhance our diversity, including Indigenous peoples, women, racially marginalized persons, persons with disabilities, persons of marginalized sexualities and genders, and those committed to a diverse environment.
The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is committed to the social justice principles of equity, access & participation and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, Black, racially marginalized communities, disabled persons and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
An inclusive, open and diverse community is essential to excellence and fosters voices that have been ignored or discouraged. To address the Rady Faculty of Health Sciences commitment to equity, access and participation, and in recognition of the underrepresentation of members of historically and currently excluded groups, we take proactive measures including implicit bias training for all hiring panels. We strive for diversity and cultural safety throughout the hiring process (hiring panels, short-list of candidates, interviews). The University acknowledges the potential impact that Career Interruptions and Personal Circumstances can have on an applicant's record of research achievement. Measures will be taken to ensure that these leaves will be taken into careful consideration during the evaluation process.
We encourage you to self- identify aspects of your identity that position you to bring currently under-represented viewpoints, expertise and forms of excellence to this role.
Review of applications will begin September 1, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.
Applications will include:
- Curriculum vitae
- A description of research experience, main research interests, teaching philosophy and interests in pedagogical development (maximum 2 pages)
- Evidence of impact of research, the applicant’s research publications, collaborative involvement, and evidence of mentoring effectiveness of students and colleagues (if available)
- A personal statement describing the applicant’s positionality, demonstrated commitment and approach to issues pertaining to anti-racism and social justice (including principles of equity access and participation) in academia (maximum 1- 2 pages)
- Contact information for three references.
Applicants must apply to this University of Manitoba advertisement through the UM Careers portal for review and endorsement and clearly state the application position number in the cover letter. Applicants should upload their cover letter separately, their curriculum vitae separately, and then combine their research plan, teaching statement, personal statement and a list of three referees into a single PDF file and upload it under ‘Additional Documentation’ when applying in UM Careers. Please be sure to specify position 37755 in the application. For further information contact the Head of the Department of Physiology ([email protected]).
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
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The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).
If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or 204-474-7195. Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.
Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.
