Canada Research Chair in Zoonotic Virus and Animal

3 weeks ago


Saskatoon, Canada University of Saskatchewan Full time

**Canada Research Chair in Zoonotic Virus and Animal Reservoirs**:
**Nature of Work**:One Health** is one of nine **Signature Areas** of research investment at the University of Saskatchewan seeking to find solutions at the animal-human-environmental interface. 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. VIDO is home to one of the largest and most advanced containment level 3 facilities in the world and is expanding infrastructure to include containment level 4 capacity, a GMP vaccine manufacturing facility, and a new animal housing facility supporting a variety of large and small animal models including wildlife models. 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. Our campus is extremely well positioned to support One Health research as home to the University of Saskatchewan’s **College of Medicine**, **Western College of Veterinary Medicine**, **College of Engineering**, **College of Agriculture and Bioresources**, the **School for Environment and Sustainability**, as well as facilities and research centers such as the **Global Institute for Food Security**, **Global Institute for Water Security**, **The Toxicology Centre** and the **Canadian Wildlife Health Cooperative**. The **Protein Characterization and Crystallization Facility**, **Canadian Light Source** and **Saskatchewan Structural Sciences Centre.**

**Typical Duties or Accountabilities**:
The successful applicant will be appointed as a full-time permanent Principal Research Scientist at the Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization at the University of Saskatchewan and subsequently nominated for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. Current salary bands are $99,945-$120,099 for Principal Research Scientist II and $120,099-$140,253 for Principal Research Scientist III with additional increments, when appropriate. A CRC stipend is awarded following a successful nomination. This position also includes a comprehensive benefits package, with a dental, health and extended vision care plan, pension plan, life insurance (compulsory and voluntary), academic long-term disability, sick leave, travel insurance, death benefits, an employee and family assistance program.

The University of Saskatchewan is one of Canada’s top 15 research-intensive universities. Its main campus is situated on Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Métis and in Saskatoon, a city on the banks of the beautiful South Saskatchewan River, known for its Canadian prairie spirit, quality of life and affordable living, diverse and thriving economic base, vibrant arts community, and a full range of leisure opportunities.

**Skills**: They must demonstrate excellence, creativity, and leadership in research as demonstrated through an exceptional publication record, invited conference talks, awards and recognitions, and funding success.

**Department**: VIDO
**Posted Date**: 3/28/2024



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