Science Research Assistant Jobs in Saskatchewan (NOW HIRING)

Applications are invited from qualified individuals for a full-time tenure track faculty position in Large Animal Internal Medicine in the Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, and who have training and experience in large animal medicine, including in-house primary care and referral cases. The Large Animal Internal Medicine team provides services for equine as well as food and fiber animals. This teacher-scholar position is a 50% appointment in clinical teaching and service, with out-of-hours service currently shared with two other faculty members. Additional teaching responsibilities include the delivery of didactic lectures to the DVM undergraduate students; supervision of graduate students; and formalized training and supervision of interns and residents. The successful applicant must be able to communicate effectively, work collegially, and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds

The Veterinary Medical Centre at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine is a state-of-the-art facility serving western Canada as an AVMA and AAHA accredited hospital and referral centre. The advanced imaging equipment includes a 320 detector row Toshiba Aquilion One CT scanner, Millennium MPR/MPS Gamma Camera with Genie AcQ software, Philips BV Pulsera C-arm Fluoroscope, 2 Toshiba Aplio 300, 4 Sound DR systems. MRI technology includes in-house Siemens Harmony 1.5 Tesla MRI and standing equine MRI in the Ryan-Dube Equine Performance Centre which also has a high-speed treadmill and an over-the-ground endoscope.

The WCVM is western Canada's regional college of veterinary medicine.  It is part of a comprehensive academic health sciences group on the university campus, with access to facilities including the Canadian Light Source and the Biomedical Beamline and Saskatchewan Centre for Cyclotron Sciences.  For further information, please visit https://wcvm.usask.ca.  Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exist within WCVM and the University (Colleges of Medicine, Pharmacy and Nutrition, Dentistry, Engineering, Kinesiology, Saskatoon Cancer Centre, School of Physiotherapy and the Canadian Light Source and Fedoruk Centre of Nuclear Innovation).

The University of Saskatchewan's main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis. The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, a city with a diverse and thriving economic base, a vibrant arts community and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University has a reputation for excellence in teaching, research and scholarly activities and offers a full range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to a student population of over 25,000.

Candidates must have a DVM degree or equivalent, an advanced postgraduate degree (MSc or PhD), and be a Diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM). Non-boarded candidates may be considered provided that they have completed an ACVIM registered residency program. Previous academic experience is desirable, particularly in the field of equine medicine. Due to the nature of the large animal medicine service, ability to provide service to production animals (e.g., cattle, small ruminants) is essential.  Applicants must have a proven commitment to high quality teaching and patient care.  Applicants should have demonstrated an ability to succeed in a collaborative clinical and teaching environment. Candidates must have an interest in scholarly activity as evidenced by holding research grants, supervising postgraduate students, and a publication record. Excellent communication skills and teaching experience are required.

Salary bands for this position for the 2025-2026 academic year are as follows:

Assistant Professor: 110,489 to 131,909; Associate Professor: 131,909 to 153,329; and Professor 153,329 to 178,319

An attractive faculty research start-up package is available for the successful applicant. 

This position includes an attractive comprehensive benefits package which includes a dental, health and extended vision care plan; pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee assistance program, a professional expense allowance, and a flexible health and wellness spending program.

Interested candidates must submit, via email, a cover letter; detailed curriculum vitae, three names of references and contact information; and any supporting documents to:

Dr. Andy Allen
52 Campus Dr
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK S7N 5B4
Telephone: (306) 966-7294
Email: andrew.allen@usask.ca
Due to federal immigration requirements, we also ask candidates to indicate whether they are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or are otherwise already authorized to work at this position for the duration of the appointment, with an explanation if this last category is indicated.

Review of applications will begin upon receipt; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is flexible, but the desire is to fill the position as soon as possible.