Tenure-Track Professor in Occupational Health & Human Toxicology

About the role

Université Laval’s Department of Social and Preventive Medicine seeks a full‑time, tenure‑track professor to lead teaching and research in occupational health and human toxicology. The position supports undergraduate, master’s and doctoral programs, including a specialized graduate diploma in occupational health and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Design and deliver courses in occupational health and human toxicology across all program levels.
• Develop and manage funded research projects in community, public, or population health related to occupational exposures.
• Supervise graduate students and post‑doctoral fellows.
• Collaborate with faculty across disciplines to strengthen expertise in the field.
• Participate in university, departmental, and professional service activities.

Required profile

• Ph.D. in a discipline relevant to occupational health or human toxicology.
• Minimum two‑year post‑doctoral experience in a related field.
• Proven record of university‑level teaching and graduate supervision.
• Strong publication record in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Excellent collegiality and ability to work interdisciplinary.
• Fluency in French or commitment to achieve teaching proficiency within three years.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary aligned with the university’s collective agreement.
• Opportunity to attain tenure.
• Access to a vibrant research community in Quebec City.