Postdoctoral Fellow - Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Program

Competition 771

This position has an initial appointment of 1 year with possibility of renewal and offers a benefits package found at Postdoctoral Fellows Benefits.

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

Working at the University of Alberta

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Working for the Department of Medicine

The University of Alberta's Department of Medicine is a recognized leader in innovative education, world-class research and outstanding patient care.

We are the largest department in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and the biggest at the University of Alberta. More than 1,100 academic and clinical faculty, students, residents and fellows help achieve our goal of improving health and health care locally and globally. These efforts are supported by more than 300 health, technical and support staff.

Position 

Applies extensive immunological and cellular biology knowledge, performs high-level, complex research activities; Initiates novel research ideas for impactful discoveries within the Edmonton fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) program.

Duties 

• Participates in the scientific oversight of the laboratory; assists the Principal Investigator in supervision of students, technicians, and other staff in the laboratory
• Participates in day-to-day operation and function of the laboratory in consultation with the lab manager
• Engage in scientific discussion and experimental design with team members
• Designs and conducts scientific research as it relates to host microbial interactions in the context of FMT under the direction of the Principal Investigator
• Participates in design and conduct of other projects approved by the Principal Investigator
• Collects, analyzes and interprets data relating to research and clinical translation
• Sets research activity objectives in consultation with the Principal Investigator
• Develops and carries out independent research
• Troubleshoots experimental protocols
• In consultation with the Principal Investigator, develops and documents research methods and protocols
• Writes research papers and assists with the preparation of research grant applications
• Presents research results at laboratory meetings, departmental seminars, scientific conferences
• Fosters communication with off-campus partners
• Works in BL2 biohazard containment

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in molecular and cellular biology, immunology or related field
• Strong publication record in molecular biology and immunology
• Working experience in BL2 bio-containment laboratories
• Working knowledge and experience of genomics, bioinformatics, and cell-culturing
• Ability to work independently as well as contributing to team development
• Experience in supervising and training students and technicians
• Strong communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 1 year of postdoctoral experience encompassing broad molecular/immunological (preferred) research