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Postdoctoral Scholar - Multi-modal Biosensors for Early Detection of Diseases, Department of Mechanical & Manufacturing, Schulich School of Engineering

Job ID: 24274
Location: Main Campus
Updated February 28, 2022

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The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Position Description

Area:  Multi-modal Biosensors for Early Detection of Diseases

Duration:  12+ months 

Start Date:  January 2022

Salary:  45,000 to 50,000 $CAD per year, plus Plan C Alberta Blue Cross health insurance benefits

 

The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the areas of biosensors of disease detection.

Job Description:

Two positions are available in the Nano/Micro-sensors and Sensing Systems Laboratory (“NMSSS”) and the Advanced Biofabrication Laboratory (“ABL”) at the University of Calgary for postdoctoral researchers to join an interdisciplinary research team developing a novel way to detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and biomarkers related to various human diseases. The work will also involve the development, design, modelling, testing and application aspects of multi-modal biosensors.

This project will be a part of MITACS Accelerate. The postdoctoral researchers will be closely collaborating with the company sponsor and will be expected to work from the company up to 25% of the time. In addition, the researchers would mentor other team members.

Qualifications:

  • Recent PhD* or equivalent in Engineering or a related field with a focus in one or more areas, including biosensor design and fabrication, nanomaterials for sensor application, quartz crystal balance (QCM) biosensors, early diagnosis of cancers, etc.
  • Familiarity or background knowledge in various biosensing mechanisms for disease detection is considered an asset. 
  • The applicant should be motivated and possess excellent oral and written communication skills. 
  • The successful candidates will have a proven record of success and be able to conduct research independently as well as be part of a team. 

*Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.

Application Details:

This position is located in Calgary, Alberta. The successful candidate is expected to relocate if necessary, to begin work as soon as possible. 

For full consideration, please submit your application on or before October 30, 2021, 11:59 PM MDT via email to Dr. Sam Kim ([email protected]) and Dr. Keekyoung Kim ([email protected])

Please submit your application as a single PDF file with the subject line: Postdoctoral application – [Your name]. All applications must include:

  • a cover letter including date of availability, suitability and motivation for the role, including general research/goals statement, sample publications or manuscripts 
  • current curriculum vitae (CV); 
  • official or unofficial copy of diploma(s)/university certificate(s); and
  • contact information including email addresses for two (2) references to support the application.

Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.

Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted further. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, although others are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information

To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website. For more information about the Schulich School of Engineering visit Careers in the Schulich School of Engineering.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone. For more information visit research.ucalgary.ca/postdocs.

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 in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, 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.

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 professional success while they are here. 

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