Research Scientist

The University of Alberta; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research university in Canada is seeking a dedicated Research Scientist to study the tumor microenvironment's role in cancer progression and immune function impairment. This in-person role involves designing complex research, analyzing data, and writing grant applications. The candidate will collaborate with graduate students and industry partners, focusing on cellular immunotherapy and research funding applications, making a significant impact in cancer research and therapy development.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Annual salary range of $59,822 to $74,785

Opportunity to collaborate with industry partners

Qualifications

• Experience in designing and conducting scientific research.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets.
• Strong scientific writing skills for grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct research on tumor microenvironment and cancer progression.
• Collaborate with team members and private corporations on projects.
• Write grant applications for research funding.

Skills

Complex data analysis

Research design

Scientific writing

Collaboration with industry

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant scientific field

Tools

Multiparametric flow cytometry

Cell culture

Job description

This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).

In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of$59,822to$74,785. This position has an initial appointment of1 year.

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

The Chu lab is physically split between two facilities at the Cross Cancer Institute the Katz building at the University of Alberta. The team consists of graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and senior lab technicians with seasonal (i.e. summer) students joining occasionally. The lab is equipped with the usual equipment but with a particular emphasis toward multiparametric flow cytometry and cell culture. Additional use of core facilities is necessary which can require significant walking between facilities on campus and between either lab.

This position will design and conduct complex scientific research specifically to how tumor microenvironment promotes cancer progression and impairs immune function. A particular focus will be applied to applications of cellular immunotherapy such as target discovery, construct design, transduction efficiency and novel approaches to cytotoxicity. The incumbent will collect, analyze and interpret data relation to research and clinical translation as well as set research activity objectives in consultation with the principal investigator (PI).
This research scientist will participate in writing grant applications pertaining to the projects in the lab (CRS, CIHR, CCSRI, WCHRI). They will also assist with supervision of trainees working within this research focus. The candidate will invite guest speakers/collaborators and apply for funding for their visits. They will also collaborate with private corporations in collaborative projects which can include securing contract research funding or provision of indirect assistance such as pure drug substance (Celgene, Bristol Myers Squibb, Gilead).