Research Associate/Postdoc Position - Marshall Lab, Department of Immunology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
The Marshall Lab at the Department of Immunology, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences is seeking a Research Associate or Post-doctoral Fellow to join a team working on a project studying the signal transduction and metabolic pathways controlling B lymphocyte activation in health and autoimmune disease. The successful applicant will help lead a 5-year CIHR-funded project grant defining key elements of B cell metabolic reprogramming required for B cell responses, and determining how B cell metabolism is dysregulated in autoimmune diseases such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). The CIHR is the leading federal funding agency for Biomedical Research in Canada.
The ideal candidate would have a strong academic background in Immunology or related biomedical sciences and hands-on research experience in some or many of the following areas: phenotypic analysis of immune cells using flow cytometry, primary human or mouse immune cell cultures and functional assays, mouse models, antibody/cytokine assays, metabolic assays, Western blots, qRT-PCR, RNAseq or mass spectrometry analyses. Experience working with bioinformatics analysis including Python/R-based analysis tools would be an asset.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to participate in multiple research projects resulting in multiple first-author and co-author manuscripts to build a strong publication track record. As well, the position will have opportunities for training and supervision of (under)graduate students. The salary range is $45,000 - $70,000 per annum (40 hours/week), commensurate with qualifications and experience. Relocation expenses may be reimbursed, in accordance with University Policy and Procedures.
Interested candidates should send their CV and statement of research interests directly to Professor Aaron Marshall at [email protected]. Interviews of qualified candidates will occur immediately and continue till the position is filled. Start date is negotiable any time after November 2024.
The Department of Immunology, the first in Canada, was founded in 1969 and is well recognized for excellence in research and graduate student training. The Department occupies modern open-concept lab space in the Apotex Centre that has facilitated high calibre research by promoting collaboration and sharing of expertise. Immunology researchers benefit from linkages with scientists in adjacent research hospitals and Institutes within the Manitoba Health Sciences Centre complex, including interactions with clinician-scientists and indigenous health experts. The Rady Faculty of Health Sciences brings together health professional programs with biomedical science research and graduate training programs, all within a health science campus highly integrated with research and teaching hospitals serving the entire province. The campus offers state-of-the-art core technology platforms in flow cytometry, proteomics, single cell sequencing, cell and tissue imaging, multimodal small animal imaging, and rodent genetic model creation. Abundant opportunities exist for research interactions with the extended biomedical science research community on campus, including the Manitoba Centre for Proteomics and Systems Biology, Child Health Research Institute of Manitoba and Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute at CancerCare Manitoba.
The City of Winnipeg (www.tourismwinnipeg.com), located where the Red and Assiniboine Rivers meet, is recognized for its vibrant, multicultural community and diverse culture. The city, with a growing population of more than 766,000, is home to internationally renowned festivals, galleries and museums, the historic Exchange District and The Forks, and ever-expanding research, education, and business sectors. From the Hudson Bay waters, across the farmland fields, to the pulse of the cities and towns, The Province of Manitoba’s (www.travelmanitoba.com) people and places – its 100,000 lakes, 92 provincial parks, winding river valleys and storied prairie skies – inspire. Winnipeg is still a reasonably priced city with a high standard and low cost of living compared with other major North American Cities.
The University of Manitoba is a driving force of innovation, discovery and advancement. Our momentum is propelled by our campus community – UM faculty, staff and students whose determination and curiosity shape our world for the better. Our teaching, learning and work environment is uniquely strengthened and enriched by Indigenous perspectives. With two main campuses in Winnipeg, satellite campuses throughout Manitoba, and world-wide research, UM’s impact is global.
The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities). All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
