Position Information

Position Title

Research Scientist, Mass Spectrometry

Research Project

AVENGER – Advanced RNA LNP Vaccines Engineered with Next-Generation Designs to Enhance Pandemic Readiness

Department/Unit

Pathology

Location

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Posting Number

S144-26

Employee Group

Grant-Paid (non-union)

Position Type

Term

Duration of Contract (if applicable)

2 years

Employment Type

Full Time

Full-time Equivalency (FTE)

1.0

Salary

$70,319 - $94,202 per annum

Classification

Provisional Statement

About Dalhousie University

Dalhousie University is Atlantic Canada’s leading research-intensive university and a driver of the region’s intellectual, social and economic development. Located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia, with an Agricultural Campus in Truro/Bible Hill, Dalhousie is a truly national and international university, with more than half of our almost 21,000 students coming from outside of the province. Our 6,000 faculty and staff foster a vibrant, purpose-driven community, that celebrated 200 years of academic excellence in 2018.

Job Summary

Reporting to the Project lead, the Research Scientist will lead a research program focused on understanding how metabolism regulates immunity in the context of vaccine response. The role will lead, supervise, and innovate research and development of mass spectrometry based multi-omics analysis to characterize metabolic-immune interactions across a variety of in vitro, pre-clinical and clinical models. By working within a collaborative, multi-institutional network, the position will contribute to advancing translational discoveries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and execution of advanced LC‑MS–based research programmes using human and animal models to address complex scientific questions.

• Drive the development and integration of metabolomic and proteomic methodologies, including sample preparation, chromatography, mass spectrometry, and multi-omic data interpretation.

• Provide scientific leadership in the analysis and integration of large-scale datasets, applying bioinformatic and computational approaches to generate novel insights in immunometabolic pathways.

• Oversee research operations, including stewardship of laboratory, instrumentation, and data resources, ensuring compliance with ethical, biosafety, and quality standards.

• Lead dissemination and knowledge translation activities, including authoring high-impact publications, securing research funding, and engaging collaborators across multidisciplinary and multi-institutional teams.

Note

Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field, with at least five to seven years’ of research experience in metabolomics and/or proteomics (or an equivalent combination of training and experience).

• Demonstrated expertise in design of sample preparation, chromatography, mass spectrometry and data analysis for a wide range of metabolite and/or protein classes as demonstrated by publications in high-impact journals.

• Expert technical knowledge immunometabolic pathways and the application of multi-omics in pathology and biotechnology.

• Demonstrated leadership, mentorship and supervisory experience.

• Excellent scientific communication skills, including manuscript preparation and presentation, as well as strong organizational, problem-solving, and collaborative abilities to work effectively within multidisciplinary and multi-institutional research teams.

Assets

Job Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate proficiency in Dalhousie’s core and leadership competencies, in particular:

• Respect & Inclusion

• Thinking and Acting Strategically

• Resource & Process Management

• Accountability for Performance & Results

• Change & Innovation

Additional Information

Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary RRSP, health and dental plans, a wellness allowance, an employee and family assistance program and a tuition assistance program.

Application Consideration

Applications from current university employees and external candidates are assessed concurrently. Current university employees will be given special consideration.

We sincerely appreciate all applications and note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by the hiring department or People and Culture.

Diversity Statement

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. In accordance with our Employment Equity Policy, preference will be given in hiring processes to candidates who self-identify as members of one or more of the equity-deserving groups listed above. For more information, including details related to our Employment Equity Policy and Plan and definitions of equity-deserving groups please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity

If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

1

Open Date

05/12/2026

Close Date

05/19/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting

https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/21056