Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Biological Sciences
About the role
Position Overview
The Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in neuroscience or a related field.
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar with a strong background in neuroscience, neurodevelopmental conditions, and genetics. This opportunity is available immediately and the successful candidate will play a leading role in interdisciplinary research aimed at determining the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on genetic diseases. This will take the form of exploring outcomes in ongoing cohorts of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), utilizing existing biobank datasets, as well as screening for the interactive effects of alcohol exposure in genetic mutant rodent models.
The successful candidate will join Dr. Bodnar’s Health Generations Research laboratory, which broadly examines how a variety of exposures and experiences alter neurodevelopment and how this impacts risk vs. resilience to health conditions, including mental health problems, over the lifespan. The research involves a translational approach, including the use of pre-clinical animal models and studies involving clinical populations, and Indigenous community partnerships.
The position is located at the University of Calgary (main campus), with regular (1 – 3 times/week) travel to the Child Development Centre (Alberta Children’s Hospital).
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Keeping up-to-date with scientific advances (e.g., literature reviews, meetings, new techniques)
- Recruitment and enrolment of study participants, including community engagement
- Engaging professionally and respectfully with research participants (individuals with a neurodevelopmental disorder) and maintaining confidentiality
- Completing research study interview including completing standardized assessments and basic health questionnaires and measures
- Preparing manuscripts and presenting results at research conferences
- Engaging in knowledge translation in partnership with individuals with living experience
- Collaborating with other researchers, and technical staff
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate lab members
- Reporting to Dr. Bodnar and the team on the progress during regular lab meetings
Qualifications/Requirements:
- PhD in neuroscience, molecular genetics or a related field within the last 0-36 months
- A demonstrated track record of scientific productivity
- Experience with molecular biology (e.g., ELISA, qPCR, next generation sequencing etc)
- Demonstrated excellent communication, organization, and problem solving skills
- Past experience working with clinical populations is required
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently and part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Past experience partnering with Indigenous communities would be considered an asset
- Training and experience in phlebotomy and/or the medical field would be considered an asset (but not required)
- Experience using Qualtrics, Redcap, Canva, GraphPad, SPSS, R, and related software
- Previous experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders would be considered an asset
- Must be open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges
- Ability to deal with simultaneous priorities and competing timelines in an effective, efficient and professional manner
Application Details:
The position will remain open until filled. Please send a single PDF file containing:
- A brief cover letter outlining interest in this position and detailing qualifications
- CV and publication list or link
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Email to: tamara.bodnar@ucalgary.ca with the subject line “postdoc position application”
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’
Postdoctoral Scholar - Department of Biological Sciences
About the role
Position Overview
The Department of Biological Sciences in the Faculty of Science invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in neuroscience or a related field.
We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar with a strong background in neuroscience, neurodevelopmental conditions, and genetics. This opportunity is available immediately and the successful candidate will play a leading role in interdisciplinary research aimed at determining the impact of prenatal alcohol exposure on genetic diseases. This will take the form of exploring outcomes in ongoing cohorts of individuals with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), utilizing existing biobank datasets, as well as screening for the interactive effects of alcohol exposure in genetic mutant rodent models.
The successful candidate will join Dr. Bodnar’s Health Generations Research laboratory, which broadly examines how a variety of exposures and experiences alter neurodevelopment and how this impacts risk vs. resilience to health conditions, including mental health problems, over the lifespan. The research involves a translational approach, including the use of pre-clinical animal models and studies involving clinical populations, and Indigenous community partnerships.
The position is located at the University of Calgary (main campus), with regular (1 – 3 times/week) travel to the Child Development Centre (Alberta Children’s Hospital).
Position Description
Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Keeping up-to-date with scientific advances (e.g., literature reviews, meetings, new techniques)
- Recruitment and enrolment of study participants, including community engagement
- Engaging professionally and respectfully with research participants (individuals with a neurodevelopmental disorder) and maintaining confidentiality
- Completing research study interview including completing standardized assessments and basic health questionnaires and measures
- Preparing manuscripts and presenting results at research conferences
- Engaging in knowledge translation in partnership with individuals with living experience
- Collaborating with other researchers, and technical staff
- Mentoring graduate and undergraduate lab members
- Reporting to Dr. Bodnar and the team on the progress during regular lab meetings
Qualifications/Requirements:
- PhD in neuroscience, molecular genetics or a related field within the last 0-36 months
- A demonstrated track record of scientific productivity
- Experience with molecular biology (e.g., ELISA, qPCR, next generation sequencing etc)
- Demonstrated excellent communication, organization, and problem solving skills
- Past experience working with clinical populations is required
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and ability to work independently and part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
- Past experience partnering with Indigenous communities would be considered an asset
- Training and experience in phlebotomy and/or the medical field would be considered an asset (but not required)
- Experience using Qualtrics, Redcap, Canva, GraphPad, SPSS, R, and related software
- Previous experience working with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders would be considered an asset
- Must be open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges
- Ability to deal with simultaneous priorities and competing timelines in an effective, efficient and professional manner
Application Details:
The position will remain open until filled. Please send a single PDF file containing:
- A brief cover letter outlining interest in this position and detailing qualifications
- CV and publication list or link
- Names and contact information for three professional references
Email to: tamara.bodnar@ucalgary.ca with the subject line “postdoc position application”
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’