Job Description

Company : IWK HealthReq ID: 184564
Department/Program: CCFV, Research Services
Location: HalifaxType of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) for 1 year x 1 position(s)
Start Date: September 2024
Union Status: Research, Management/Non Union Bargaining Unit
Compensation: $23.3553 - $29.1936 /hour
Closing Date: July 24, 2024 (Applications are accepted until 23:59 Atlantic Time)IWK Health is a respected academic health sciences centre located in Halifax, Nova Scotia, providing tertiary and primary care for two million children, youth, adults and families each year across the Atlantic region. We have a team of approximately 4000 employees, physicians, volunteers and learners at sites across . People build careers with IWK Health with our focus on training and mentorship opportunities. We recognize each other\'s talent and celebrate our successes. We collaborate in modern facilities or virtually from home, align our work to our , and enjoy access to enhanced and wellness programs. We are proud to support our patients, families and communities and are grateful for the generous donor support we receive.Promoting an anti-racist environment, and calling out discrimination as we work and provide care, is important to us. We are located in Mi\'kma\'ki, the unceded and ancestral territory of the Mi\'kmaq people. Working in Mi\'kma\'ki and providing care to those across Atlantic Canada is a shared privilege with the original inhabitants who have lived here for many thousands of years prior to colonization. There are 13 First Nation communities across Nova Scotia, and more than 50 historic African Nova Scotian communities who also have a long, deep, and complex history dating back over 400 years. We have the highest percentage of people with disabilities in the country. Nova Scotia has the highest proportions of transgender and non-binary people than any other province or territory in the country. We are active in our work to eliminate discrimination, but have more work to do to build that trust, acknowledge our biases and reduce the barriers our diverse communities face. We want IWK Health to be a safe and supportive space of equity and belonging in the care we provide and the employment we offer. We welcome all interested persons who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotians, Persons of Colour, Immigrants/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply to support our goal for our workforce to be representative of the patients, families, and communities that we care for at all job levels.The OpportunityThe Canadian Center for Vaccinology (CCfV) at Dalhousie University is offering a postdoctoral fellowship position, working under the mentorship of Dr. Jun Wang. The Fellow will be working on a Phase II human clinical trial to evaluate safety and immunogenicity of a next generation COVID-19 vaccine delivered by inhaled aerosol to humans. The candidate will require strong hands-on skills in various immunological assays, comprehensive understanding of cellular immunity and vaccinology, and be able to work independently and in a team environment. The fellow will support the management, coordination, and execution of a diverse range of clinical research activities, which include, but are not limited to, data collection, data analysis, and data dissemination via presentations, reports, and peer-reviewed publications. There will be an opportunity for the Fellow to develop leadership and project management skills for multi-centered clinical trials.Primary Duties (85%):

• Work with the clinical trial team and lab staff members to ensure the clinical immunological assays are performed according to the established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with Good Clinical Laboratory Practice (GCLP).
• Responsible for data collection, data analysis, data report and data communication with the clinical trial teams and scientific community.
• Oversee research management and coordination activities and assist in the guidance of students and staff under the direction of Dr. Jun Wang.

Knowledge Translation (15%)

• Contribute to the writing and submission of manuscripts and reports.
• Attend meetings and foster communications with research collaborators, practitioners, project advisory committee members, and other partners involved in the study.

Hours of WorkMonday - Friday, 9 am to 5 pmYour Qualifications

• PhD in Microbiology and Immunology or related disciplines.
• Comprehensive understanding of cellular immunology, infectious diseases, and vaccinology
• Hands-on experience in high parameter flow cytometry and ELISPOT assay.
• Proficiency with data analysis software (e.g., FlowJo).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated abilities as a team player.
• Self-directed with the ability to work with minimal supervision while achieving specific goals within specific timelines.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) as appropriate

Thank you for your interest in IWK Health.Please note that we only contact applicants selected for interview/testing. If we invite you to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) you have the right to request accommodation. Please discuss your needs when invited to the assessment process.This is a Management/Non Union bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.An offer of employment is conditional upon the completion and satisfactory results of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials.If you are an employee of IWK Health, please apply through the to ensure you are flagged as an internal applicant.

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