Postdoctoral Scholar, Biosensors for Early Detection of Diseases

We would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in Southern Alberta. The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Position Description

Area:  Biosensors for Early Detection of Diseases
Duration:  1 year renewable
Start Date:  Immediate
Annual Stipend: $45,000 to $55,000 CAD per year plus University of Calgary Plan C Benefits

The Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing in the Schulich School of Engineering at the University of Calgary and Cumming School of Medicine is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in the areas of Biosensors for Disease Detection.

Job Description:

We are interested in recruiting a postdoctoral researcher to join an interdisciplinary research team developing a novel way to detect biomarkers related to various human diseases. The work will also involve the development, design, modelling, testing and application aspects of multi-modal biosensors.

Qualifications:

• Candidates must have a 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 infectious diseases or cancer
• Familiarity or background knowledge in various biosensing mechanisms for disease detection is an asset
• Miniaturize and automate existing lab-based assays and test them in laboratory conditions
• Design, develop, and integrate a miniaturized biosensor module with optical or electronic detection into an automated system
• Integrate a reader platform for a biosensor towards developing a stand-alone portable prototype suitable for deployment in case of need
• 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 January 31, 2023, 11:59 PM MDT via email to Dr. Dylan Pillai ([email protected] )

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 visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine .

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

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 .

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 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 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion ([email protected] ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources ([email protected] ).