Postdoctoral Fellow, Gonorrhea Vaccine

Job title:

Postdoctoral Fellow, Gonorrhea Vaccine

Company

University of Saskatchewan

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow, Gonorrhea VaccinePrimary Purpose: Dr. Aneesh Thakur, Principal Investigator, is seeking an outstanding Postdoctoral Fellow focusing on Gonorrhea vaccine development to join his team.Nature of Work: Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The emergence of multi-drug resistance to N. gonorrhoeae endangers the effectiveness of the available treatment. In the absence of any vaccine against this infection, the need for an effective gonococcal vaccine has become increasingly urgent. We are aiming to develop mucosal vaccines for Gonorrhoea using mRNA vaccine technology. The purpose of this project is to develop and test a mucosal mRNA vaccine against Gonorrhoea infection and the Postdoctoral Fellow will work on mRNA vaccine formulation, immune response evaluation, and in vivo infection model.Accountabilities: The postdoctoral fellow will report directly to Dr. Thakur. The selected candidate will be expected to play a leadership role in the lab, providing training and guidance to junior lab members.Education: PhD (completed in the past three years) in Immunology, Infection Biology, or another related discipline.Experience: Strong track record of productivity, as evidenced by first-author publications in peer-reviewed journals.

• Hands-on experience with cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology techniques
• Team player with excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and time management skills

Skills: Experience in the analysis of immune cells and responses in animal models using flow cytometry, microscopic imaging and molecular biological techniques is desired.To Apply: Interested candidates are asked to submit their application in one single application document (pdf file) including a statement of research interest, complete curriculum vitae (CV), and contact information of three references.Apply here:Department: Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO)
Status: Term
Employment Group: Post-Doctoral Fellows – PSAC
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
Salary Information: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Posted Date: 11/20/2024
Closing Date: Until filled
Number of Openings: 1
Work Location: On Campus The University is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, and are proud to support career opportunities for Indigenous peoples to reflect the community we serve. We are dedicated to recruiting individuals who will enrich our work and learning environments. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. We are committed to providing accommodations to those with a disability or medical necessity. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify us and we will work together on the accommodation request. We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the and Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation. The University of Saskatchewan’s main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis. We pay our respects to the First Nations and Métis ancestors of this place and reaffirm our relationship with one another. Together, we are uplifting Indigenization to a place of prominence at the University of Saskatchewan.

Expected salary

Location

Saskatoon, SK

Job date

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 08:03:31 GMT

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