Research Scientist - Burns

McMaster University

hamilton, on, Canada
Full-time
Posted May 29, 2026

Job Description

DEPARTMENT OF SURGERY, FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES, MCMASTER UNIVERSITY

The Burns Service, Division of Plastic Surgery in the Department of Surgery, McMaster University, invites applications for a full-time Research Scientist position at the rank of Assistant Professor in the Contractually-Limited Appointment Category for a three-year period to commence July 1, 2026.

The Department of Surgery endorses a Mission statement of six tenets and collectively pursues:

The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in Biochemistry, Biomolecular Sciences, or Medical Sciences and will allocate approximately 60% of their time to spearheading their own research program within the Centre for Burn Research. This program will be in harmony with the educational objectives of the Division of Plastic Surgery within the Department of Surgery. Additionally, 20% of their time will be devoted to educational activities. They will also serve as a research an...