Post-Doctoral Fellow in Cardioimmunology

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic institution in Edmonton is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to conduct complex research in cardioimmunology. The role involves managing animal experiments, designing experiments, conducting data analysis, and contributing to research publications. Candidates should possess a PhD in a relevant field and demonstrate experience in experimental design and technical guidance. This position provides an opportunity to explore various scientific questions while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field is essential.
• Experience in experimental design and data analysis is required.
• Ability to guide and mentor technical staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Manage ordering and maintenance of animals for experiments.
• Design experiments and determine appropriate methodologies.
• Conduct data collection and advanced analysis.
• Participate in writing research papers and grant applications.
• Maintain and operate the lab efficiently.

Skills

Experimental design

Data analysis

Technical guidance

Research paper writing

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

The mission of the Department of Medical Microbiology & Immunology is to provide an enriched environment for research, education and training in the field of infection and immunity that links molecular mechanisms to disease, treatment and prevention.

The Clemente research group invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to perform high-level complex research activities for projects in cardioimmunology. Our main research topics include immune responses in cardioncology, viral and autoimmune myocarditis. We use genetically modified mouse models to uncover the role of immune cells in these settings. The projects will expose the PDF to a wide variety of scientific questions and approaches, including exploring changes in immunological responses and understanding mechanistic relationships between the immune system and heart function

The PDF will help establish project goals and experiments, and guide technicians and students in the lab. Specifically, for animal experiments, the candidate will be responsible for managing the ordering and maintenance of animals, records, and animal experiments. Independent decision-making and collaboration with lab trainees, animal care staff, the principal investigator, and veterinarians will be needed.

• Designs individual experiments, data collection protocols, and standards under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Determines the most appropriate methodology to meet identified research goals.
• Conducts data collection. Conducts advanced analysis of research data and results.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and organizes data for publication. Participates in the writing of research papers, the preparation of presentations, and/or other publications. May be considered as a co-author or presenter.
• Assists in the preparation of research grant applications.
• Responsible for the maintenance and efficient operation of the lab.
• Guide technical staff, students, and/or post-doctoral fellows in the lab.
• Advise on specialized technical procedures or equipment.