Job Description

Description

Area

: Interdisciplinary Research in Bacteriophage Biology

Duration

: One Year (with the potential for extension based on a performance review after the first year)

Start Date

: November 01, 2025

Salary

: $50,000 plus benefit



The

Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a

Postdoctoral Scholar in Interdisciplinary Research in Bacteriophage Biology

.

:

We invite applications from highly self-driven, creative, and passionate postdoctoral scholars to join our dynamic and collaborative research team. We welcome individuals from all walks of life, including those from diverse cultural, academic, and professional backgrounds, and are committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable research environment.


This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead interdisciplinary research and grow as a scientific leader in one of the following areas:

Bacteriophage-host interactions + Apply omics approaches (e.g., RNA-seq, Tn-Seq, proteomics) to investigate specialized infection strategies used by bacteriophages to infect pathogenic E. coli
+ Characterize host receptors using site-specific mutagenesis and gene knockout techniques
+ Engineer bacteriophages using CRISPR/Cas systems

Bacteriophage functional genomics
Characterize unique phage genes involved in host infectivity
+
What We Offer

A supportive and inclusive research environment that values diverse perspectives Opportunities for professional development, including grant writing, mentoring, and collaboration across disciplines Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources Assistance with relocation and integration for international scholars (where applicable)

Responsibilities

Conduct research activities as outlined by the Principal Investigator Contribute to project management and development Design and optimize experimental protocols, methods, and techniques Initiate and support the execution of specific research projects, including grant writing, reporting and collaborative efforts Collect and analyze data using computational and modeling techniques for publication Disseminate research findings through peer-reviewed publications, project reports, and conference presentations Supervise and mentor laboratory technicians, high school, undergraduate, and graduate students

Qualifications:

Applicants must possess a PhD degree or equivalent degree in a relevant subject (e.g., microbiology, molecular biology, structural biology, biochemistry and biomedical engineering, bioinformatics) Strong background in molecular biology, with emphasis on gene cloning, expression, knockout, site-directed mutagenesis and CRISPR/Cas genome editing Additional experience in functional genomics, microbiology, tissue culture, cell biology, or animal models is highly desirable A good track record of high-quality publications is required A candidate with excellent track record and self-motivation to identify and solve scientific problems with creative approaches will be preferred The successful candidate will be required to work within a team environment, so excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse group of interdisciplinary researchers is a must Ability to initiate and develop original scientific research projects Strong written skills are desired
The ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently are required

Application Details:

Interested candidates should send


Single-page cover letter Curriculum vitae Academic transcripts 2-page statement of research interest and career goal 3 peer-review publication example as well as a list of three references contacts
To dongyan.niu@ucalgary.ca.


Review of applications will begin immediately. We thank all applicants interests, but only short-listed candidates will be contacted for more information and invited to interview. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.


The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.


To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Postdoc Careers website

.

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.

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 Institutional Commitments (

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca

).