VIDO
Postdoctoral Fellow - Monoclonal Antibodies
Description
The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO), Canada’s Centre for Pandemic Research, is a world leader in infectious disease research and vaccine development for humans and animals. Located at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, VIDO is home to one of the largest and most advanced containment level 3 facilities in the world. To strengthen the preparedness for emerging infectious diseases we are currently expanding our infrastructure to include containment level 4 capacity, a GMP vaccine manufacturing facility, and a new animal housing facility. Our vision includes having the capacity to study any emerging disease in any animal model embracing a One Health approach to prevent emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases in humans and animals.
We are seeking a post-doctoral fellow to work with Viral Vectored Vaccine research team led by Dr. Suresh Tikoo. Dr. Tikoo’s research is focused on understanding African Swine fever virus including viral protein structure, immune responses, and vaccine development. The PDF will be responsible for designing and performing laboratory experimental activities, accurately recording procedures used and data generated. The person should be detail orientated and must be a team player.
Qualifications
· The candidate must hold a Ph.D. degree in biomedical or natural sciences with a specialization molecular virology and immunology.
· Experience in development and characterization of monoclonal antibodies is essential.
·Experience in gene cloning & expression (e.g. plasmid construction, PCR, DNA transfection etc), protein analysis (e.g. SDS-PAGE, immunoprecipitation, Western Blotting Immunofluorescence Microscopy), and tissue culture techniques (e.g. mammalian cells handling, stock preparation and maintenance of tissue Culture cells, growing virus), animal studies including analysis of immune responses by ELISA, ELISPOTS and fluorescence-activated flow cytometry, would be an asset.
·The candidate should be comfortable working with animal and willing to undertake training to work in a containment level 3 environment. Previous experience working under CL3 containment is highly preferred.
Status: 2-year term, with the possibility of extension
Employment Group: Non-Union
Shift: Monday - Friday, 7.5 hours per day (37.5 hours per week)
Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
The successful applicant will be required to provide the following current verification(s) where 'Yes' is indicated below. Further information is available at: https://careers.usask.ca/tips-for-applying.php#Howtoapplyforaposition
Facility Access Screening including Criminal Record Check: Yes
Driver's License and Abstract Check: Not Applicable
Education/Credential Verification: Yes
Vulnerable Sector Check: Not Applicable
Interested candidates are asked to submit their application including a cover letter, CV, and the names of three references online.
Review of applications will begin immediately; however, applications will be accepted and evaluated until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
For more information visit: vido.org
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