Postdoctoral Scholar, Immunology
Location
Calgary, AB | Canada
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Job ID: 31220
Location: Foothills Campus Updated March 01, 2024 Previous Opportunity Next Opportunity We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta.
Position
Area: Immunology
Duration: 1 year, with the possibility of renewal
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: Commensurate with Experience, plus Alberta Blue Cross Health Insurance benefits Dr. Pere Santamaria in the Department of Microbiology, Immunity, and Infectious Diseases in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Immunology.
Job :
The postdoctoral scholar will be involved in the use of antigen-specific nanomedicines capable of re-programming different immune cell types in vivo to dissect immunoregulatory cell networks. The candidate will join a multidisciplinary team of scientists working at the interphase among protein engineering, nanomedicine, in vivo cell re-programming, developmental immunology and chronic inflammatory disease. They will have the opportunity to use a variety of functional, phenotypic (e.g. multi-dimensional flow cytometry, mass cytometry), transcriptomic (e.g. scRNAseq) and epigenetic tools (e.g. ChIPseq, multiome) to dissect pharmacodynamic effects of in vivo cell re-programming.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate will have a Ph.D. in Immunology or a related field, and will have demonstrated exceptional strength in relevant experimental approaches. Clear interest in innovation and interdisciplinary work should be expressed in the cover letter in relation to the proposed work.
Excellent data management skills are essential, as well as the ability to work autonomously, in addition to:
Excellent attention to detail
Effective communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with an interdisciplinary group
Continuous learning and development and a willingness to accept new challenges and assignments
Time management skills to effectively manage their own time with a strong ability to prioritize to meet deadlines
Application Details:
Please email your application via email to Dr. Pere Santamaria at [email protected]
All applications must include:
A cover letter including date of availability, motivation for the role, and a brief summary of research interests and accomplishments
A current curriculum vitae (CV)
Official or unofficial copy of diploma(s)
A copy of two recent, peer-reviewed journal/chapter publications or conference presentations
The name and contact information including email addresses for at least two (2) referees who have knowledge of your research and academic experience
For additional information and policies regarding postdoctoral scholars at the University of Calgary, please see
* Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted further. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
Additional Information The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website About the University of Calgary UCalgary is Canada’s entrepreneurial university, located in Canada’s most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada’s leader in the creation of start-ups . Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca About Calgary, Alberta Calgary is one of the world’s cleanest cities and has been named one of the world’s most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders - in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ( [email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ( [email protected] University of Calgary 2500 University Drive NW The University of Calgary, located in the heart of Southern Alberta, both acknowledges and pays tribute to the traditional territories of the peoples of Treaty 7, which include the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprised of the Siksika, the Piikani, and the Kainai First Nations), the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney Nakoda (including Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Goodstoney First Nations). The City of Calgary is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta (Districts 5 & 6).
The University of Calgary is situated on land Northwest of where the Bow River meets the Elbow River, a site traditionally known as Moh’kins’tsis to the Blackfoot, Wîchîspa to the Stoney Nakoda, and Guts’ists’i to the Tsuut’ina. On this land and in this place we strive to learn together, walk together, and grow together "in a good way."
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