Assistant Professor

2 months ago

Edmonton, Canada University of Alberta Full time

**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Alberta Diabetes Research Institute

**Posted date** September 4, 2024

**Closing date** Will remain open until filled.

**Position Type** Full Time

**Description**:
The Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and Alberta Diabetes Institute (ADI) at the University of Alberta are seeking an exceptional emerging researcher with expertise in islet biology and the pathogenesis of diabetes. The successful applicant will be appointed at the rank of Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry and will develop an innovative research program aligned with, but operating independently of, the recently appointed Canada Excellence Research Chair in the Islet Microenvironment with the goal of further extending the research strengths within the Alberta Diabetes Institute.

**Working at the University of Alberta**
- The University of Alberta acknowledges that we are located on Treaty 6 territory, and respects the histories, languages and cultures of First Nations, Métis, Inuit and all FirstPeoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community._

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 at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry and at Alberta Diabetes Institute**

The Alberta Diabetes Institute (ADI) is one of 8 Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry institutes established to provide strategic leadership in research and innovation. Opened in 2007, it is one of the world’s most outstanding and comprehensive research facilities dedicated to conquering diabetes. The ADI has an overarching mission to support excellence in basic and clinical research in diabetes and is heavily invested in translational diabetes research. ADI houses numerous core resources that will support the successful applicant, including ready access to human islets from healthy and diseased donors provided by the ADI IsletCore which is a world leader in the processing and banking of human pancreas for research.

ADI is home to a diverse group of researchers, 12 of whom hold CRCs. These researchers from several Faculties include groups focused on islet biology; immunology and transplantation; exercise physiology; obesity, nutrition, and metabolism; population health and education; clinical trials and interventions; and public policy. Collectively, their research is supported by grants from leading funding agencies including Tricouncil, NIH, JDRF, Diabetes Canada and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Supported by philanthropy, including the Alberta Diabetes Foundation, ADI provides pilot grants and studentships to support diabetes research. ADI is also the administrative lead for the national Canada Islet Research and Training Network (CIRTN) which supports collaborative interactions for PIs and trainees from among >50 labs performing islet-related research at 15 institutions across Canada.

**Position Description**

**Duties and Expectations**:

- Be an exceptional emerging health researcher who is, or has the potential to be, a national/international expert in their field.
- Expected to lead an innovative and productive research program that is supported by peer reviewed funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research or other such prominent organizations (or has the potential for such support in the near future).
- Hold a PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent in health research.
- Have relevant post-doctoral experience studying topics that may include but are not limited to:

- Biology of islet hormone secretion
- Investigation of islet endocrine cell dysfunction in the pathogenesis of diabetes
- Use of human induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) in modeling diabetes pathogenesis
- Experience with use of human islets.

While the main focus of this position is research, this individual will be an active member in undergraduate and graduate teaching programs and an academic member of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry. They will be integrated into the strong research hub of multiple research laboratories in the area of islet biology within ADI.

**CRC Requirements**:
The successful applicant will be nominated for a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair. Nominations are reviewed by the CRC Secretariat, and appointment as a Canada Research Chair is conditional upon their approval.

**Position Eligibility**
- A PhD, MD/PhD or equivalent in Cell Biology, Pharmacology, Physiology or a related field with publications demonstrating expertise in islet biology.
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