Postdoctoral Fellow

Competition 2012

This position is part of the Post Doctoral Fellows Association and has an initial appointment of 1 year.

This position has a comprehensive benefits package.

Location - This role is hybrid with a mix of remote and in-person work at North Campus Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

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Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people — from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Department of Pediatrics

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. Our core values of compassion, growth and health equity are at the heart of everything we do. Our department members are engaged in exciting research endeavors, contributing to excellence in pediatric care. Additionally, we offer a diverse array of accredited residency training programs, graduate programs, and unique training experiences, all under the guidance of our dedicated teaching staff.

Position Summary

Reporting to Dr. Andrea Haqq, Principal Investigator, the main focus of the Post-Doctoral Fellow position will be to complete a pilot single-arm trial with the aim to explore the effect of semaglutide on energy metabolism in adults with obesity and type 2 diabetes mellitus.

The specific objectives of the study are (1) describe the effects of semaglutide on total and individual energy expenditure (EE) components (i.e. basal, resting, exercise, thermic effect of food, sleeping, and macronutrient oxidation rates) in individuals with obesity and T2DM; (2) assess determinants of metabolic adaptation, including body composition and metabolomics, and if EE predicts weight-loss responders.; and (3) utilize machine learning approaches will be explored to predict expected changes in EE to evaluate intervention-induced metabolic adaptation.

Duties 

The main responsibilities of the Post-Doctoral Fellow are carried out in consultation with the Principal Investigator and include:

• Coordinate and execute research project work plans and timelines.
• Write research grant proposals to secure funding for additional projects under supervision.
• Develops and carries out independent research
• Assist with the ongoing growth and development of the projects.
• Prepare and submit conference abstracts and manuscripts under supervision.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• PhD in Human Nutrition or related discipline
• Evidence of strong writing and communication skills
• Evidence of peer-reviewed publications
• Working knowledge and experience in biostatistics
• Working knowledge of medical and nutritional assessment methodology
• Ability to work independently as well as contributing to team development, including during the supervisor's periodic absences from the team.