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 supporting a variety of animal models including rodents, bats, arthropods, livestock and non-human primates. 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 outstanding scientists holding a PhD and/or DVM/MD with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and a proven record of research contribution in one of the following areas:  

 

The successful candidate(s) will lead an independent, externally funded, and competitive research program that aligns with the goals of the organization and supports the development of knowledge, tools, or products to protect the world from infectious disease. The successful candidate(s) will be able to supervise trainees and technicians, and contribute to knowledge transfer, community-, and stakeholder engagement. 

 

Appointments will be made as full-time permanent Principal Research Scientist joining VIDO’s team of internationally recognized Principal Research Scientists working in fields of Virology, Bacteriology, Immunology and Vaccine Development. VIDO has core resources in flow cytometry, imaging, next generation sequencing, bioinformatics and high-performance computing, protein expression and purification. A team of veterinarians and animal care technicians provide for humane care and ethical conduct of infectious disease research in biocontainment using a variety of large and small animal models. Research is further enabled through collaboration with colleagues on the University of Saskatchewan campus including the College of Medicine, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Engineering as well as facilities and research centers such as the Centre for Quantum Topology and Its Applications, Protein Characterization and Crystallization Facility, Canadian Light Source  and Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre.

 

Status: Permanent

Employment Group: Non-Union

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

 

Interested candidates are asked to submit their application including a cover letter, summary of proposed research program, CV, and the names of three references.

 

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.

 

 

With a population of 266,000, Saskatoon offers a vibrant culture and arts scene and a full range of leisure opportunities. The University of Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s top 15 medical universities and offers a world-class research environment with faculties and colleges in all relevant disciplines, the only Canadian Synchrotron, the Global Institute for Food Security, and the Global Institute for Water Security.