30 Postdoctoral Fellowship at University of Alberta, Canada

The main role of this position will be to lead the production of Health Evidence Reviews (HERs) at the request of government. It requires proficiency in systematic review (including critical appraisal and meta-analytic techniques) and scoping review methods; basic quantitative techniques; and qualitative approaches to collecting and analysing data. Strong communication skills are needed, since the position must interact with many different stakeholder communities. In addition to this main role, there will be  opportunities to engage in other research related to methods for assessing technologies, services and programs throughout their lifecycle and determining the broader social value of therapies for rare diseases as part of other grants held by members of the Unit.  Therefore, activities in which the research associate will be involved include planning, developing, conducting, implementing and disseminating research in the form of HTAs and other empirical work.

A full-time postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Elhenawy lab at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. We are interested in exploring the pathogenesis of Escherichia coli strains associated with inflammatory bowel diseases. This includes studying the metabolism of these bacteria in the host environment. Moreover, we are investigating how these strains use type IV secretion system to form biofilms in the gut. We apply cutting-edge tools such as transposon insertion-sequencing, RNA-sequencing, and microscopy to characterize the role of these bacteria in driving inflammation.

The selected candidate will contribute significantly to advancing GUV technologies, dedicating 50% of their time to innovative research, including the design and efficacy testing of UVGI systems. A further 20% will involve the mentorship of graduate and intern students, providing both technical guidance and safety protocols under the Principal Investigator’s supervision. The remaining 30% will focus on self-directed research initiatives and the development of funding proposals.

To counter the pollution of fossil fuel powered vehicles in the public transit sector, agencies across the globe have ramped up the purchase of net-zero emission buses, with battery electric buses (BEBs) leading alternatives such as hydrogen fuel-cell buses. This study will comprehensively assess empirical data on the operational performance of BEB fleets in select winter cities.  In this work, the researcher will work with the Principle Investigator to identify challenges, opportunities, and strategies for transit agencies in winter cities to decarbonize their bus fleets.

The Clemente research group invites applications for research associates to perform high-level complex research activities for projects in cardioimmunology. Our main research topics include immune responses in cardioncology, viral and autoimmune myocarditis. We use genetically modified mouse models to uncover the role of immune cells in these settings. The projects will expose the RA to a wide variety of scientific questions and approaches, including exploring changes in immunological responses and understanding mechanistic relationships between the immune system and heart function 

The RA will help establish project goals and experiments, and guide technicians and students in the lab. Specifically, for animal experiments, the candidate will be responsible for managing the ordering and maintenance of animals, records, and animal experiments. Independent decision-making and collaboration with lab trainees, animal care staff, the principal investigator, and veterinarians will be needed.

Post-Doctoral Fellow position is available at the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Canada. We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a strong background in bioanalytical chemistry, mass spectrometry, proteomics or molecular biology and interests in cancer proteomics. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and translational research program in prostate cancer proteomics, biomarker discovery, and serological diagnostics of cancer and infectious diseases (https://sites.google.com/ualberta.ca/drabovichlab).

While protein mass spectrometry is our key analytical approach, we utilize various molecular biology, analytical chemistry and cell culture techniques and bioinformatics approaches to investigate protein function in cells and clinical samples. For our previous publications, see: https://scholar.google.ca/citations?user=vjz8D14AAAAJ&hl.

The Clemente research group invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to perform high-level complex research activities for projects in cardioimmunology. Our main research topics include immune responses in cardioncology, viral and autoimmune myocarditis. We use genetically modified mouse models to uncover the role of immune cells in these settings. The projects will expose the PDF to a wide variety of scientific questions and approaches, including exploring changes in immunological responses and understanding mechanistic relationships between the immune system and heart function 

The PDF will help establish project goals and experiments, and guide technicians and students in the lab. Specifically, for animal experiments, the candidate will be responsible for managing the ordering and maintenance of animals, records, and animal experiments. Independent decision-making and collaboration with lab trainees, animal care staff, the principal investigator, and veterinarians will be needed.

• Designs individual experiments, data collection protocols, and standards under the supervision of the Principal Investigator.
• Determines the most appropriate methodology to meet identified research goals.
• Conducts data collection. Conducts advanced analysis of research data and results.
• Summarizes, analyzes, and organizes data for publication. Participates in the writing of research papers, the preparation of presentations, and/or other publications. May be considered as a co-author or presenter.
• Assists in the preparation of research grant applications.
• Responsible for the maintenance and efficient operation of the lab.
• Guide technical staff, students, and/or post-doctoral fellows in the lab.
• Advise on specialized technical procedures or equipment.

The successful applicants will participate and lead research that applies advanced statistical, AI and ML techniques to large populational health data of patients with mental and substance use disorders. Current and potential projects include two main directions: 1) Individualized prediction of mental and substance use disorders and overdoses and associated health and economical outcomes in the population using health, survey and biological data; 2) Implementation of ML models through interactions with multiple stakeholders and people with living and lived experiences.

The successful applicants will have the opportunity of supervised access to several public and government/institution owned datasets, including large (over 4 million people) de-identified health data from Alberta. In this context, there are excellent opportunities for shared mentorship and collaboration with several PIs in psychiatry and computing science, including the Alberta machine intelligence institute (Amii).

The successful applicants will play a leadership role for several research projects in computational psychiatry, develop and participate in preparation of research grant proposals, assist in the supervision and training of other personnel including technologists, graduate students, other lab members and scientific collaborators. The successful applicant will also have the opportunity to work directly with our partners in Ministries of Alberta Government, Alberta Health Services (AHS) and Canadian Mental Health Association Edmonton, as well as international partners. The ideal applicant will exhibit a high level of motivation to pursue data-driven research in mental disorders, to publish in excellent peer-reviewed journals, and to seek prestigious fellowships and research awards, as appropriate.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative research in child development and participation through brain-computer interface (BCI) technology. We seek candidates passionate about the clinical implementation of non-invasive (BCIs) for neurodiverse children and youth. This interdisciplinary patient and family-centered research involves medicine, rehabilitation, and engineering faculties, aiming to enhance participation and development through play, mobility, and communication for people with neurological impairments.

A background in rehabilitation sciences, neuroscience, or developmental psychology is preferred. Successful candidates will have strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills to work effectively with patients, families, researchers, clinicians, and industry partners and contribute successfully to this intersectoral research.

Participating in the learning of undergraduate and graduate students and research assistants is a key responsibility. Successful candidates will work with their supervisor to develop a learning and development plan and attend professional development training in research ethics, integrity, and project management.

We use human islets, cell culture and animal models and human donor pancreas samples to understand the impact of the islet/pancreas “neighbourhood” on islet endocrine cell function and survival. Current projects include (i) investigating interactions between cells of the exocrine pancreas (duct and acinar) and islets, (ii) building the first comprehensive atlas of the pancreas in cystic fibrosis and (iii) studying the impact of islet microvascular destabilization on islet function and survival.

The appointment will initially be for one year with a salary starting at $40,000 (CAD) per year with annual increase and benefits, one-time airfare, and $2000 per year for professional development. This post is renewable and subject to satisfactory performance. Starting date is negotiable but preferred start dates are between October 2024 to January 2025.

Additional funding is available from the Canadian Tri-Council research grant agencies, and potentially other sources. Successful candidates will be expected to apply for external funding with the help of the Principal Investigator. International applicants are welcome and encouraged. Those candidates invited to interview will be asked to outline postdoctoral funding opportunities to which they can apply (including deadlines and evidence that they meet eligibility requirements) from their home countries. 

The Foundations of Robust and Trustworthy Machine Learning (FORT) lab led by Prof Nidhi Hegde has an immediate opening for a postdoctoral researcher. The FORT lab focuses on a fundamental approach to developing robust and trustworthy algorithms for machine learning. This largely applies to notions of privacy and fairness, but also to more general concepts of robustness and stability. Applications range from supervised learning to bandits to language models to image segmentation. The current open position is for a project on Distributionally Robust Optimization as applied to these themes. 

The selected candidate will be hosted in the FORT lab, in the Department of Computing Science at the University of Alberta and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii). Both Amii and the University of Alberta offer numerous opportunities of professional development for postdoctoral researchers to carve their paths, whether in academia or industry.

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a collaborative project jointly led by Prof Nidhi Hegde (University of Alberta, Amii) and Prof Dhanya Sridhar (Université de Montréal, MILA) and funded through the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR).

The focus of the project is on strategic classification and causal models. In particular, we aim to study long-term fairness and develop robust learning algorithms in a strategic classification framework.

The selected candidate will benefit from the motivating environments at both the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) and Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute. Both institutes and affiliated universities offer numerous opportunities for professional development for postdocs to carve their paths, whether in academia or industry.

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Postdoc Fellowship Position summary/title: Postdoctoral Fellow – Amii & Melco

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The Forest Growth & Yield Lab at the University of Alberta seeks a post-doctoral research scientist to work on integrating tree improvement into growth and yield models. This 3-year position is part of BFF-AFIRMS, a cooperative project that will develop an innovative genotyping platform and decision support system for breeding decisions and genetic management for lodgepole pine and white spruce. The G&Y scientist will be supervised by Dr. Robert Froese and be an essential part of the larger team, working to integrate genomic and breeding data into models and in turn to integrate models into a decision support system.

The selected candidate will contribute significantly to advancing farm ventilation technologies, dedicating 80% of their time to innovative research, including modelling, simulation, testing HVAC systems, and draft papers. A further 10% will involve mentoring graduate and intern students and providing technical guidance under the Principal Investigator’s supervision. The remaining 10% will focus on self-directed research initiatives and the development of funding proposals.

The Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta invites applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar position to advance research in caregiver health interventions. This role offers an opportunity for a motivated researcher with expertise in caregiver-based research and clinical trials to contribute to studies aimed at improving caregiver well-being through digital health interventions.

The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary research team led by Dr. Puneeta Tandon and Dr. Ashley Hyde, with a strong track record in clinical trials evaluating patient-centered digital health interventions. Our lab includes multiple research assistants, PhD, MSc, and postdoctoral fellows, and provides the opportunity to collaborate with a large team of highly accomplished health professionals. This position offers:

• A unique opportunity to join a large caregiver digital health project at its inception, contributing to study design, implementation, and evaluation.
• Hands-on experience with qualitative and quantitative research, clinical trials, and digital health projects.
• The ability to work closely with caregiver populations and partner organizations, ensuring interventions are patient- and family-centered.
• Career development support, including grant writing, student supervision, conference presentations, and research funding applications.
• A collaborative and supportive research environment, working on high-impact studies aimed at improving caregiver health.
• The opportunity to contribute to multiple ongoing projects in the lab. 

The P-ONE group at the UofA is leading the Canadian efforts towards the design of the trigger systems of the experiment, specialized calibration systems, key electronics, optical characterization of the sensors, and the study of the physics potential of a neutrino telescope in the Pacific Ocean. The successful candidate will take a leading role in developing the physics program and final design of P-ONE and will also spearhead the construction of an integration site for P-ONE sensors at the U of A. 

The Neutrino Telescopes group at the UofA is a member of P-ONE as well as IceCube, the largest neutrino telescope in operation. The group currently consists of four professors (Carsten Krauss, Roger Moore, Steve Robertson and Juan-Pablo Yáñez), one postdoctoral fellow and seven graduate students. It is supported locally by engineers and technicians who are experienced in the development of particle detectors. Up to four undergraduate students regularly join our group for research terms, in particular during summertime. A successful candidate will dedicate their time to research and assisting with the mentoring of students. Postdocs at the U of A do not have teaching duties.

The appointment can be extended for up to four years, starting with a two-year contract and renewal subject to performance and funding. The salary starts at $62,000 CAD per annum and it is adjusted with qualifications and experience. Postdoctoral fellows receive health and dental benefits, in addition to the universal healthcare provided by the province of Alberta. For other benefits visit the UofA Postdoctoral Fellows website (https://www.ualberta.ca/en/graduate-studies/postdocs-visitors/index.html).

This position is part of the Post Doctoral Fellows Association and has an initial appointment of 1 year. Reappointment is possible with strong progress and/or pending an extramural postdoctoral award application.

Reporting to Dr. Carole Estabrooks, Scientific Director, Translating Research in Elder Care, the main focus of the Post-Doctoral Fellow position will be to undertake advanced statistical modeling and analysis of a longitudinal dataset collected over 18 years in the continuing care home sector (LTC homes). The database includes survey data from facilities, care units, and multiple levels of care staff and administrative data from routine assessments of care home residents. Linkages to external data are also desired to answer specific questions of policy relevance.

Specific aims will include: (1) exploring the impact of overlapping socio-demographic characteristics on staff health and well-being, performance measures and resident outcomes (2) conducting a multi-methods study (recently collected qualitative data and multiple years of survey data) addressing one or more performance measures, and (3) using machine learning techniques to identify thus far unidentified patterns in the data.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator, Dr. Matthias Gotte, the PDF works in a laboratory that studies medical countermeasures for protection against viral infections. Dr. Gotte is the Director of UofA’s pandemic preparedness program SPP-ARC, which provides an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment covering strong expertise in virology, immunology, biochemistry, chemistry and structural biology (https://www.ualberta.ca/en/striving-for-pandemic-preparedness/index.html). The PDF will study viruses associated with a high epidemic potential with emphasis placed on the design of effective antivirals or vaccines against influenza viruses.

The successful candidate will work closely with Drs. Feng Qiu and Vic Adamowicz as well as an interdisciplinary team of experts on a land use project. The primary focus is on land use change modeling, emphasizing peatland dynamics in Canada, using geospatial data analysis and machine learning techniques.

The role is crucial to the “Modelling Peatland Disturbance/Conversion in Alberta” project funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada. This project examines baseline trajectories for peatlands under alternative possible policy and economic futures with the intent of using this baseline as the benchmark for the evaluation of climate change policy measures.

The candidate will work with Dr. Valerie Carson, Chief Scientific Officer of ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Youth (Early Years), ParticipACTION, and the Report Card Research Committee to develop and disseminate the 2026 Report Card on Physical Activity for Children & Youth – Early Years Edition. As part of this work, the candidate will have the opportunity to attend Report Card meetings, network with ParticipACTION and top reserachers in the field, and disseminate Report Card findings through a peer-review publication and conference presentation. They may also have the opportunity to engage in media interviews related to the Report Card. To help strengthen the publication record of the candidate, they will also have the opportunity to conduct secondary data analysis of exisiting projects in Dr. Carson’ Behavioural Epidemiology Laboratory and/or national datasets and lead the preparation of conference abstracts and manuscripts. Dr. Carson will work with the candidate to apply for scholarships as one possible avenue to extend the position beyond 1 year.

Automated medical image processing and analysis using machine learning techniques is a rapidly expanding area of research. The NIDUS (Northern Institute for Deep Learning in Ultrasound) laboratory undertakes a wide breadth of research and academic activities in this area. Reporting to the Dept. of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging AI research chair (currently Jacob Jaremko, a Canada CIFAR AI Chair), the Research Associate (Biostatistics and Image Labelling) plays an integral role in executing research and academic activities carried out by NIDUS, providing high-level input into research design, data preparation, analysis, and publication. This person is required to apply their extensive knowledge of techniques in the fields of medical imaging, clinical research, and biostatistics to carry out high-level, complex research activities, including the independent design of research plans and experimental approaches. They consult and collaborate extensively with a diverse team of researchers, learners, clinicians and other stakeholders on a variety of research activities.

This is a full-time position in organic synthesis where the successful applicant will lead projects in nucleoside synthesis and electro-synthesis.

This position requires a highly trained synthetic chemist with experience in nucleoside method development and electro-synthesis. The successful applicant is expected to develop novel reactions and processes to enable nucleoside synthesis and support our lab’s collaborations in antiviral drug development. As such, the successful applicant will need to maintain a working knowledge of the related literature to ensure we are at the forefront of this area.

The successful candidate will take a leading role in R&D toward NEWS-G upgrades, as well as in Monte Carlo simulations, detector characterization and calibration studies with the experimental setup at the UofA Lab Facility. The work will involve interacting with international collaborators and assisting with the mentoring of students. There might also be opportunities to work on the analysis of the SNOLAB data and Geant4 simulations for muon-induced backgrounds. This position will provide highly valued and essential research skills – analytical, numerical and experimental – that are relevant and transferable for future participation and careers, both in academic research and non-academic environments.

The successful candidate will work in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering with Dr. Yuxiang Chen. The ideal applicant will have demonstrated expertise in modeling, design, and operation of sustainable buildings, communities, and their systems. Solid knowledge and experience in advanced statistical approaches for analyzing complex datasets are highly desirable.