IRIC - Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer

The Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) calls for applications for a position at the rank of
Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Pharmacy, Université de Montréal (UdeM).

IRIC is seeking applications to develop a high-level research program in aging and cancer that may include, but is not limited to, the following areas of interest: senescence, inflammaging, metabolic, cancerous or immune alterations, including the identification of therapeutic targets and the development of innovative strategies in geroprotection, geoscience, cellular rejuvenation and immune modulation.

Experimental paradigms could include, but are not limited to: model organisms, computational modeling based on machine learning/AI, single-cell and single-molecule analysis, functional genomics and proteomics, metabolomics, systems biology, structural and chemical biology.

The successful candidate will be integrated into IRIC’s dynamic and collegial environment, with state-of-the-art infrastructures and 26 research teams, to contribute to the advancement knowledge of cancer and the development of therapies.

The expected start date is February 1st, 2026 – or according to the availability of the successful candidate.

TO APPLY

Hold a PhD in a related field and demonstrate substantial experience and productivity in a relevant field;

Send the application, including the following documents to the head of the Department:

• A cover letter (2 pages)
• Resume
• Three publications or recent research works
• A teaching statement (1 page)
• Research interests (2 pages)
• At least 3 reference letters sent directly to the head of the Department

DEADLINE : September 15th, 2025

CONTACT PERSON
Lucie Blais, Ph. D.
Vice-Dean, Academic and International Affairs
Faculty of Pharmacy
lucie.blais@umontreal.ca

ABOUT IRIC

IRIC’s main objectives are to elucidate the biological processes that contribute to cancer, to identify innovative avenues for the development of effective therapies and to train the next generation of researchers. Located on the main campus of UdeM, the Institute brings together 26 principal investigators, their research teams and state-of-the-art scientific platforms. A collegial environment and dynamic, curiosity-driven research are the fundamental characteristics of the Institute.

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITÉ DE MONTRÉAL

• One of the leading research universitites in Canada.
• With its two affiliated schools, HEC Montréal and Polytechnique Montréal, it constitutes one of the largest centers of higher education in North America.

For more information, please visit www.umontreal.ca

ABOUT MONTREAL

• A metropolitan area of 4 million people.
• The second largest French speaking city in the world yet more than half of its population is equally at ease in French and in English.
• A cosmopolitan city renowned for the quality of life enjoyed by its citizens and ranked among the 10 World’s Best Student Cities (QS World University Rankings).

For more information, please visit www.mtl.org