Research Associate

University of Alberta; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alberta’s Department of Pediatrics seeks a Research Associate to perform translational research on pediatric cancer mechanisms, treatment, and prevention of adverse outcomes. You will work with global patient blood and DNA samples and oversee lab operations.

Under the Principal Investigator, you will mentor staff, drive high‑complexity projects, and collaborate with national and international partners to advance care for infants, children, youth and families.

Job description

This competition is open to all applicants however; internal candidates and applicants who were former employees of the University of Alberta will be given priority consideration before external candidates. Please log in to verify your internal candidate status.

This position has an initial appointment of1 year.

Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.

The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Alberta is one of Canada’s leading academic health centres for pediatric specialty and subspecialty education and research. Working closely with the Stollery Children’s Hospital and community pediatrics in Northern Alberta, we are committed to meeting the unique needs of our community and providing exceptional care for infants, children, youth, and families.

Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate performs high-level translational research focused on the mechanisms, treatment, and prevention of pediatric cancer adverse outcomes and metastasis. Working with irreplaceable global patient blood and DNA samples, this role oversees lab operations, manages high-complexity research projects, mentors lab staff, and collaborates with national, international, and pharmaceutical partners.