Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track) in Biosensing

Position Description

Assistant
Professor (Tenure-Track) in Biosensing, Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders Program,
Department of Biomedical Engineering, RL#L001829

Program Description

The Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders
program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in recruiting internationally
based Early Career Researchers to Canada. Emerging
Leaders will receive research funding and institutional support to advance
transformative research in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build partnerships
across sectors and borders, and translate their research into applications and
impacts that benefit Canadians and the world.

The Faculty of Medicine and Health
Sciences and School of Biomedical Sciences at McGill University invites
applications for a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor position with a
focus on Biosensing, including molecular, cellular, chemical, or physical
biosensors.

The Department of
Biomedical Engineering seeks a candidate who will develop an independent
research program on biosensing, to study the impact of the environment
(including toxic exposures, nutrition, microbiome, etc.) on human health. We welcome candidates with
expertise in biosensing, including in the design and/or use of biosensors, such
as biosensors based (i) on molecules (e.g. affinity binders, antibodies,
aptamers enzymes); (ii) on natural or artificial cells and synthetic biology;
or (iii) on physical and chemical sensors; and (iv) in the integration of
biosensors with detection systems and instrumentation including, but not
limited to microfluidics, lab-on-a-chip, wearables, implantables and
ingestibles. Expertise in continuous monitoring, small molecule (e.g.
metabolite) sensing, or computational and machine learning-based biosensors and
biosensing will be considered assets.

The successful candidate will advance
transformational research programs that support the growth of Canada’s global
leadership in the strategic priority area of ‘Health, including biotechnology’.
This position contributes to the broader goal of transforming medicine from reactive
approaches toward preventative and sustainable models of health, informed by a
One Health perspective. The research program should align with McGill’s
Strategic Research Plan, particularly its Health and Well-Being and Technologies
and Applications for Society priority areas, while building on institutional strengths in climate
change and health, precision and data-driven health, emerging technologies, and
translational research. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, the research
program will help address complex health challenges and support McGill’s
commitment to the responsible development and application of innovative
technologies with meaningful societal impact. It will also promote connections
among researchers, clinicians, healthcare systems, industry, and communities,
especially communities particularly vulnerable to the impacts of the
environment on health.

The research is also expected to
strengthen the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences’ Strategic Research Plan,
Together for Better Health, which emphasizes the continuum from
foundational discovery to clinical application and real-world impact. McGill’s
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences is internationally recognized for
excellence in research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Together with Quebec’s vibrant health innovation ecosystem, the environment
offers an exceptional opportunity for establishing a world-leading independent
research program with significant scientific, clinical, and societal impact.

The successful candidate will be required
to begin a full-time tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant
Professor no later than July 1, 2027, in the Department of Biomedical
Engineering. This may include a joint appointment with McGill-affiliated institutes
and centres.

Canada
Impact+ Emerging Leaders Program

The Canada Impact+ Emerging Leaders
program is a one-time initiative designed to support institutions in recruiting
internationally based Early Career Researchers to Canada. Emerging
Leaders will receive research funding and institutional support to advance
transformative research in Canada’s strategic priority areas, build partnerships
across sectors and borders, and translate their research into applications and
impacts that benefit Canadians and the world.

The successful candidate will be expected to propose an independent
research program demonstrating strong alignment with the program’s strategic
priority of ‘Health, including biotechnology’. The Emerging Leaders Program award is
valued at $100,000 per year over six years to support the Early Career
Researchers’ Research Program, with the possibility of extension for a further six
years.

An
exceptional environment for Biosensing research and translation

The candidate will join a growing research community in biosensing
and wearables, strengthened by McGill’s recent recruitment of Professor Sameer
Sonkusale through the $10 M Canada Eddie Goldenberg Chairs of Canada
program to the Department of Biomedical Engineering within the Faculty of
Medicine and Health Sciences. The candidate’s research program will complement
the strategic research cluster in biosensors and wearables in the Department of
Biomedical Engineering, as well as in the Faculty of Engineering, positioning
McGill as global leader in this area.

McGill offers an exceptional end-to-end pipeline for translating
technologies from ideation to clinical applications and clinical trials. The
candidate will benefit from on-site expertise and infrastructure spanning
molecular and device design, microfabrication, rapid prototyping, systems
integration, AI-enabled sensing, clinical research, and technology translation.
McGill Nanotools Micro- and Nanofabrication Facility is recognized as one of
the leading microfabrication facilities globally, and its suite of
instrumentation and equipment will be expanded to include modern rapid
prototyping equipment as part of the new Impact+ Research Chair.

The candidate will also benefit from McGill’s strong innovation and
commercialization ecosystem, including the Office of Innovation and
Partnerships, the Technology Transfer Office, and entrepreneurship promotion
through the McGill Innovation Fund, the Clinical Innovation Platform, the
Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship, and the McGill Engine that collectively
provide $825K in annual nondilutive funding (the largest in Canada). These
resources support the progression of promising discoveries toward intellectual
property, partnerships, clinical validation, and new ventures, and provide
opportunities to engage with industry and healthcare partners throughout the
innovation pathway.

The successful candidate will join
McGill during a period of exceptional institutional investment with the $820 M Sustainability Park and the Climate Change and Health Centre. The successful candidate will also
benefit from extensive opportunities for collaboration with researchers in the
Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences (Goodman Cancer Institute, the Dahdaleh
Institute for Genomic Medicine, School of Population and Global Health), the Faculty
of Engineering, the McGill-affiliated hospitals and research institutes, as
well as with the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. McGill
strongly encourages interdisciplinary collaboration across Medicine,
Engineering, and Science, as well as partnerships with industry and government
that accelerate translation of fundamental discoveries.

Job
Duties

The
successful applicant will be expected to:

• Develop an independent research program of the

highest international standards in their own areas of expertise related to
biosensing, aligned with the priorities of the Department of
Biomedical Engineering, School of
Biomedical Sciences, and Faculty
of Medicine and Health Sciences

• The research program is expected to include

interdisciplinary collaboration with relevant partner units within the
University and its affiliates, as well as in Canada and internationally

• Successfully compete

for research funding

• Supervise a diverse body of graduate students
• Serve in administrative roles within their units, the

university, and the wider scholarly community

• Contribute to formal classroom teaching equivalent to at

least one graduate course in their area of expertise and supporting and complementing
the existing offerings

• Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed

publications and other knowledge translation and exchange activities

• Integrate equity, diversity, and inclusiveness (EDI)

considerations into research design and practices and create an equitable and
inclusive research environment.

Qualifications
and Education Requirements

Only
candidates who were internationally based, both working and residing outside Canada, on July 4, 2026 are eligible.

Candidates
must be within five years following the start date of their first
research-related appointment, minus the length of any eligible delays in
research. Recent graduates and postdoctoral fellows may also be eligible.

Research-related
appointments are defined as those where the individual has the autonomy to
conduct research independently.

Eligible leaves, including maternity,
parental, medical, and bereavement leave, are credited as twice the amount of
time taken. Professional leaves, including training, sabbatical, and administrative
leave, are not credited.

A PhD is required by McGill
University for appointment to a tenure-track position; however, it is not a
requirement of the Impact+ Emerging Leaders Program itself.

Candidates
should review the eligibility and selection criteria for the Impact+ Program prior to applying.

Canadians
living abroad who wish to relocate to Canada are encouraged to apply.

Application Process

Applications must be submitted through
Workday, McGill’s HR management
system, using the link below.

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Use a personal email address
when creating an account in Workday. Refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External
Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply.

Required
Documents

The application package should include
the documents listed below and must be merged into one single PDF file not
exceeding 5 MB.

• 1-page executive summary
• Cover letter (maximum 2 pages)
• · Curriculum vitae
• · Statement of research describing current and future research,

alignment with the strategic priority area, and potential for knowledge
translation, mobilization, and application of research results (maximum 2
pages)

• · Research infrastructure needs: laboratory space,

equipment (maximum 1 page)

• · Teaching statement and dossier (maximum 1 page)
• · Contact information for three

references

Job
Details

Job Type: Tenure-track

Rank: Assistant Professor

Salary: Salary will be
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Posting Period

Inquiries from potential candidates are welcome and will
be treated in strict confidence. Correspondence can be directed to Sonia.nardini@mcgill.ca

Posting date: October 5, 2026

Closing date: November 7, 2026

Commitment to
Equity and Diversity

Please
note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in
Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the
position is based / located. McGill University offers immigration and
relocation support for selected candidates.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and
research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring
English communication both verbally and in writing.

McGill
University is committed to equity and diversity within its community and values
academic rigour and excellence. We welcome and encourage applications from
racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with
disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations
and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills
and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities.

At
McGill, research that reflects diverse intellectual traditions, methodologies,
and modes of dissemination and translation is valued and encouraged. Candidates
are invited to demonstrate their research impact both within and across
academic disciplines and in other sectors, such as government, communities, or
industry.

McGill
further recognizes and fairly considers the impact of leaves (e.g., family care
or health-related) that may contribute to career interruptions or slowdowns.
Candidates are encouraged to signal any leave that affected productivity, or
that may have had an effect on their career path. This information will be
considered to ensure the equitable assessment of the candidate’s record.

McGill
implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated
equity groups to self-identify. It further seeks to ensure the equitable
treatment and full inclusion of persons with disabilities by striving for the
implementation of universal design principles transversally, across all facets
of the University community, and through accommodation policies and procedures.
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of
the application process may contact, in confidence, Catherine Roy accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.