Description
Area: Metabolic Physiology
Duration: 2 years with possibility of extension
Start Date: Ability to relocate to Calgary, Alberta for July 1, 2025 onwards
Salary: $50,000 + benefits
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Metabolic Physiology.
Job Description:
The Shearer lab at the University of Calgary is seeking candidates for a Postdoctoral Scholar position. Driven by a mission to ¿leverage metabolic insights to predict, prevent, and treat chronic diseases,¿ this research is at the forefront of uncovering the links between lifestyle, nutrition and disease risk. The successful candidate will work on a project that aims to understand the role of mitochondria and gut microbiota in health and disease. Experimental approaches include human cohorts, rodent models, microbiota sequencing and bioinformatics. Experience in gut microbiota analysis (16S, shotgun sequencing) and interpretation is essential. Likewise, prior experience working with mitochondrial respiration is an asset. Candidates will be expected to apply for external and internal fellowships and have a strong desire to establish an independent career in science. The candidate will work in a highly collaborative environment and have access to career development and training opportunities through core facilities and research institutes at the Cumming School of Medicine (Libin Cardiovascular Institute and Alberta Children¿s Hospital Research Institute). The research program of the Shearer lab is funded by CIHR, NSERC and industry.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated excellence in the form of peer-reviewed publications. The applicant is expected to be of the highest caliber with an academic and publication track record that would be competitive for national and international fellowships
- They will have completed their PhD in Metabolism, Nutrition, Neuroscience, Biochemistry, or other field related to nutrition and the gut microbiota within last three years. The candidate should have a strong background in working with rodent disease models. Knowledge of microbiota assessment and data integration are a must. Metabolomics expertise is also an asset
- High level of effective organizational, time management and personal initiative skills along with excellent oral and communication skills are a requirement for this position
- Communication: Fluency in English, both written and oral. Experience presenting to academic audience is required
- Time-management: The applicant must have excellent time management skills and be able to work in a self-directed manner within an interdisciplinary environment
- Supervision: Previous experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students is an asset
Application Details:
- Cover letter describing research background and interests
- CV with complete list of publications
- Names and contact details of three professional references
Application Timeline:
Review of applications will start July 1, 2025; but will be reviewed until an applicant has been found. Only those selected for interview will be contacted.
Please send application materials to:
Dr. Jane Shearer. Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. University of Calgary. Email: jshearer@ucalgary.ca
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 Institutional Commitments (equity@ucalgary.ca) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca).
