Postdoctoral Position in Cancer Proteomics
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Description
This position is a part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
This position offers a benefits package found at Postdoctoral Fellows Benefits.
Working for the University of Alberta
The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.
The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to more than 14,000 faculty and staff, over 40,000 students and 260,000 alumni worldwide.
Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross section of people—from our students and stakeholders, to our renowned researchers and innovators who are quite literally curing diseases, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger, and more just.
Position Description
Post-Doctoral Fellow position is available at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in bioanalytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, proteomics or molecular biology and interests in cancer proteomics. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and translational research program in prostate cancer proteomics, biomarker discovery, and serological diagnostics of cancer and infectious diseases (https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/drabovichlab).
While protein mass spectrometry is our key analytical approach, we utilize various molecular biology, analytical chemistry and cell culture techniques and bioinformatics approaches to investigate protein function in cells and clinical samples. For our previous publications, see: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=vjz8D14AAAAJ&hl.
Qualifications
The candidates must hold a PhD degree completed within the past five years, have first-author publications, and have a strong background in bioanalytical chemistry or molecular biology. Prior expertise in proteomics, genomics or cancer research will be an advantage. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
Location
The University of Alberta (www.ualberta.ca) is home to 39,000 students and 15,000 faculty and staff and is ranked as a top 5 research-intensive university in Canada and top 100 in the world. Close connections of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology with the University of Alberta’s teaching hospitals facilitate integration of basic science, clinical research and translational medicine. Edmonton is a vibrant Western Canadian city of ~1 million people including an excellent public school system and a full slate of arts, sports, music, restaurants, as well as Rocky Mountains with Jasper and Banff National Parks.
To Apply:
Interested candidates should forward a copy of their CV, brief statement of research interests with career goals, PDFs of selected first-author publications, as well as contact information of three referees to andrei.drabovich@ualberta.ca.
Closing date:
The position will remain open until filled.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. If suitable Canadian citizens or permanent residents cannot be found, other individuals will be considered.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.
All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms—physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.
The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.
L’Université de l’Alberta s’engage à créer une communauté universitaire où chaque personne se sent valorisée, où les obstacles à la réussite sont éliminés et où des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se développer. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiées. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premières nations, Métis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapées; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identité et une expression sexospécifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer à la diversification des idées et à l'université à postuler.
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