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Salvatore Furino Chair in Bioengineering (Tenure-Track)
The Department of Bioengineering at McGill University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Associate Professor for the Furino Chair in Bioengineering from outstanding researchers in cancer biotherapeutics.
Exceptional applicants who have demonstrated an independent research program at the Assistant Professor level will also be considered.
McGill University is among the top research-intensive academic institutions in Canada, attracting over one-half billion dollars in competitive research funding each year. It consistently ranks in the top universities worldwide. Successful candidates will play leading roles in maintaining McGill’s international reputation of excellence in research, teaching and service.
The Salvatore Furino Chair in Bioengineering was established through a generous gift from Joanne Furino. Salvatore Furino, a graduate of McGill’s Civil Engineering department, was a co-owner and senior partner of the leading civil infrastructure construction company H. J. O’Connell Ltd. The Furino family established the endowment to honor Salvatore’s legacy and support cancer research.
Job Duties:
The department is seeking a leading investigator focused on the understanding and development of cancer biotherapeutics, broadly defined. The candidate will join a vibrant network of researchers in the Bioengineering Department focused on cancer point-of-care diagnostics, mechanobiology, synthetic and systems biology, and biomanufacturing; and university-wide collaborative networks including the DNA to RNA Initiative (D2R), Centre for Structural Biology (CRBS), McGill Institute for Advanced Materials (MIAM), and the Interdisciplinary Initiative in Infection and Immunity (MI4).
The Department is committed to excellence in teaching in its 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 and values the service contributions of its Faculty members to the University, the profession, and society at large.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Candidates must have a Ph.D. in any area of life sciences or engineering, with preference for a first degree in engineering.
Evidence of outstanding research achievements, or research potential, is indispensable. Preferred qualifications include dedication to an environment that supports diversity of population and perspectives; as our students come from a wide range of disciplines, cultures, and backgrounds, we invite candidates to address in their application their ability to teach, supervise, and mentor in this context.
Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to the mission of the University, through outstanding activities in the areas of research, teaching, and service.
Membership or eligibility for membership in a Canadian professional engineering association is required.
Faculty/Department/Unit:
Faculty of Engineering /Department of Bioengineering
Job Type:
Tenure-track
Rank:
Associate Professor
Salary:
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Expected Start Date:
August 1, 2026
Posting Period:
Applications will be reviewed starting on Jan 12 2026 and will continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries may be directed to the department chair: chair.bioeng@mcgill.ca
The following supporting documents are required:
A curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy and experience (<=2 pages)
Statement of research interests and plan for future research (<= 6 pages)
EDI Statement (<= 1 page)
Copies of three recent publications
Names and contact information of three referees
Before applying, 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 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.