Assistant Professor in Pregnancy / Perinatal Biomedical Research
University of Alberta — Edmonton, AB, Canada
Posted 2026-10-30
The University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry in partnership with the Women and Children’s Health Research Institute ( WCHRI ) invites applications from outstanding early-career researchers for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the field of pregnancy/perinatal physiology. We are seeking a visionary scientist whose research program investigates fundamental mechanisms of pregnancy, development, and early-life environments to improve pregnancy and perinatal, fetal, and children's health outcomes. This position is strategically intended to complement the world-class perinatal/pregnancy research ecosystem at the University of Alberta. Pregnancy complications and adverse intrauterine environments affect up to one in four pregnancies worldwide, carrying lifelong health consequences for both the pregnant person and the child. The successful candidate will establish an independent, innovative research program utilizing advanced physiological models, cellular and molecular biology techniques, and/or translational in vivo systems to bridge the gap between pregnancy complications, early neonatal development and pediatric outcomes. We welcome applicants exp