Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Fellow to join a research-intensive department focused on virology. This role involves working on groundbreaking studies aimed at developing antiviral drugs and vaccines, particularly against influenza viruses. You will collaborate with experts in various fields, contributing to innovative research that shapes public health. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and the opportunity to impact a diverse community through your work. If you are passionate about advancing medical science and enjoy collaborative research, this is an exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• PhD in virology or biochemistry required.
• Experience in drug and vaccine development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Expression and purification of recombinant proteins.
• Collaborating on cryo-EM studies and presenting findings.
• Testing antiviral drugs and developing assays.

Skills

Protein engineering

Vaccine development

Virology

Biochemistry

Cryo-EM studies

Education

PhD in virology

PhD in biochemistry

Tools

Baculovirus expression systems

Mammalian expression systems

Cell-based systems

Cell-free systems

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow

University of Alberta

This position is part of the Postdoctoral Fellows Association and has an initial appointment of 3 years. It includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Location: In-person at North Campus Edmonton.

About the University of Alberta

The University acknowledges its location on Treaty 6 territory and respects the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and all First Peoples of Canada. We are a community of knowledge seekers, change makers, and world shapers, with over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students, and 300,000 alumni worldwide. Your work will impact a diverse community, from students and community members to researchers and innovators, contributing to discoveries that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just. Learn more.

Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology

The department is research-intensive, focusing on advanced studies in Virology within the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry.

Position Summary

Reporting to Dr. Matthias Gotte, the Principal Investigator, the Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) will work in a lab studying medical countermeasures against viral infections. Dr. Gotte leads UofA's pandemic preparedness program SPP-ARC, which fosters an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment with expertise in virology, immunology, biochemistry, chemistry, and structural biology (more info). The focus will be on viruses with high epidemic potential, especially designing antivirals or vaccines against influenza viruses.

Responsibilities

• Expression and purification of recombinant proteins.
• Working with baculovirus, bacterial, and mammalian expression systems.
• Protein engineering and functional testing.
• Collaborating with structural biologists on cryo-EM studies.
• Testing antiviral drugs and vaccines in cell-based and cell-free systems.
• Developing enzyme and neutralization assays.
• Presenting research findings at various conferences.
• Contributing to scientific publications as assigned by the PI.

Qualifications

• PhD in virology, biochemistry, or related fields.
• Experience in drug and/or vaccine development is preferred.
• Experience in influenza research is an asset.

Application: Please visit https://apps.ualberta.ca/careers/posting/2093 to apply.

The University of Alberta values diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including women, Indigenous persons, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community, among others.