Job Description

Department

Faculty of Science - Physics

Hours per week

-

Posted date

July 2, 2025

Closing date

July 31, 2025

Position Type

Full Time - Trust Funded

Description

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This position is part of the Post Doctoral Fellows Association and has an initial appointment of three years.


This position has a comprehensive benefits package.

Location -

This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.

Working at the University of Alberta

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The University of Alberta is a community of knowledge seekers, change makers and world shapers who lead with purpose each and every day. We are home to over 14,000 faculty and staff, more than 40,000 students and a growing community of 300,000 alumni worldwide.


Your work will have a meaningful influence on a fascinating cross-section of people -- from our students and community members, to our renowned researchers and innovators, making discoveries and generating solutions that make the world healthier, safer, stronger and more just. Learn more.

Working for the Department of Physics

The Department of Physics at the University of Alberta has developed a strong research environment and a tradition of accolades. Members of the Physics department have received national and international recognition, a point of pride for our department, and also a testament to the support, facilities and opportunities available at the University of Alberta's Department of Physics.

Position Summary

A postdoctoral researcher position is available in the Charlebois Research Group to work on a Human Frontier Science Program project on predicting microbial evolution. This project will involve investigating the effect of community size on the repeatability of antifungal resistance evolution in pathogenic yeast communities. This is a three-year position subject to annual renewal contingent upon performance and funding.

Duties

Conduct high-quality experimental microbiology/mycology research in collaboration with theoretical/computational researchers. Characterize antifungal resistance across communities, ploidy, and drug concentrations. Perform drug-resistance evolution experiments across species diversity. Conduct phenotypic and genotypic profiling of evolved Candida strains. Quantify the composition of evolving Candida communities using pre-trained machine learning models and qPCR-based methods. Prepare manuscripts for publication in high-impact journals.

Minimum Qualifications

PhD in the biological sciences, mycology, or a related field. Demonstrated record of research productivity. Experience with pathogenic yeasts, in vitro drug susceptibility testing, and standard microbiology techniques. Strong written and oral communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with Candida yeasts. Familiarity with machine learning. Experience supervising undergraduate and graduate students.

How to :


To apply, please submit the following in a single .PDF document:

Curriculum Vitae Statement of Teaching/Research Interests References (Provide names and contact information of 2 references. We are not requesting reference letters with the initial application.)


At the University of Alberta, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible hiring process for all candidates. If you require accommodations to participate in the interview process, please let us know at the time of booking your interview and we will make every effort to accommodate your needs.


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.



All University employees have a responsibility to foster a workplace that prioritizes safety in all its forms--physical, cultural, and psychological. This is achieved by promoting a safe environment, adhering to all safety laws, policies and procedures, completing all required safety training, identifying hazards and implementing controls, reporting incidents, and contributing to a culture of inclusivity and respect, while endeavoring to ensure that all colleagues feel valued and safe to express their thoughts, perspectives and concerns.



The University of Alberta is committed to creating a university community where everyone feels valued, barriers to success are removed, and thriving connections are fostered. We welcome applications from all qualified persons. We encourage women, First Nations, Metis and Inuit persons, members of visible minority groups, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression, and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas and the University to apply.



L'Universite de l'Alberta s'engage a creer une communaute universitaire ou chaque personne se sent valorisee, ou les obstacles a la reussite sont elimines et ou des connexions enrichissantes peuvent se developper. Nous accueillons les demandes de toutes les personnes qualifiees. Nous encourageons les femmes; Premieres nations, Metis et Inuits; membres des groupes minoritaires visibles; personnes handicapees; personnes ayant une orientation sexuelle ou une identite et une expression sexospecifique; et tous ceux qui peuvent contribuer a la diversification des idees et a l'universite a postuler.

Note:

This opportunity will be available until midnight July 31, 2025, Edmonton, Alberta local time.