Research Scientist

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

Job summary

A leading Canadian university in Edmonton is looking for a Research Scientist to focus on how the tumor microenvironment influences cancer progression and immune function. The role involves designing complex research studies, writing grants, and supervising lab trainees. The successful candidate will also collaborate with industry partners to secure research funding and facilitate their engagement in projects. This position offers a competitive salary range of $59,822 to $74,785 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Experience in tumor microenvironment research.
• Strong background in cellular immunotherapy.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct scientific research on cancer progression.
• Write grant applications for lab projects.
• Supervise trainees working on research tasks.
• Collaborate with industry for contract research.

Skills

Complex scientific research

Data collection and analysis

Grant writing

Cellular immunotherapy applications

Collaboration with corporations

Education

PhD in a relevant field

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).