Post-doctoral Fellow

**Post-Doctoral Fellow - Seed Protein Functionality**:
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) is a rapidly expanding Institute based at the University of Saskatchewan. Our **Vision** is **a world where everyone has access to safe and nutritious food.** This is a bold vision, one that we will strive to achieve through investing in our talent. In line with our **Mission, we will work with our employees, partners and stakeholders to discover, develop and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food.**

We are guided by our Values of**:Innovation. Excellence. Collaboration. Integrity. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.**

**Primary Purpose**:The post-doctoral fellow will conduct research in support of a project jointly funded by SaskCanola (Canola Agronomic Research Program), the Western Grains Research Foundation and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The project, entitled “Enabling Canola Protein Optimization (ECPO)”, main objectives are:
1. to create a Brassica napus databank of seed protein composition and nucleotide variation with markers and genotyping platforms for accelerated selection in canola breeding programs and

You will be required to obtain visiting scientist status with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to access their facilities. This will require a criminal record check.

**Accountabilities**
- Develop models and tools to predict the function of specific _B. napus_ seed proteins.
- Provide information on protein functionality and associated germplasm to canola breeders.
- Adhere to good equipment use practices, including proper operation, cleaning, and maintenance.
- Adhere to all applicable SOP’s, including R&D and production.
- Adhere to all safety and good laboratory practices as per WHMIS and Lab Safety Training guidelines.

**Qualifications**
- PhD degree in Biochemistry, Computational Biology or Food Chemistry or a related discipline pertinent to the needs of the project from a recognized university.
- Graduate level or post-doctoral experience in protein structural modeling, protein chemistry and/or food chemistry.

**Skills**
- Protein structural modeling.
- Protein purification.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain effective, respectful relationships to ensure a culture of collaboration.
- Ability to gather, analyze, and present information with fastidious attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented and diverse atmosphere.
- Highly motivated with a willingness to learn and the proven ability to be self-directed and highly organized, thriving in a dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated analytic and problem-solving skills.
- A track record of delivering superior results and developing respect in previous organizations via collaborative and team based working styles and a demonstrated ability to deliver quality results while meeting demanding timelines.
- A deep commitment to enacting equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Sound judgment, discretion, diplomacy, and professional integrity.
- Ability to identify issues and then develop and implement creative and outcomes-oriented solutions.

**Conditions**
- Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check.

**Department**: Global Inst for Food Security
**Status**: Term
**Employment Group**: Post-Doctoral Fellows - PSAC
**Full Time Equivalent (FTE)**: 1.0
**Salary Information**: The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
**Posted Date**: 10/20/2021
**Closing Date**: Until Filled
**Number of Openings**: 1
**Remote Status**: May be eligible for hybrid/remote work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

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