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Summary of Position:
Porcine epidemic diarrhea caused by PEDV is a devastating disease for newborn piglets. We are developing vaccines for immunizing sows that can transfer protective immunity to piglets against virus challenge. The Postdoctoral Fellow will work on vaccine antigen discovery and purification, vaccine formulation including adjuvant selection, immune response evaluation, and PEDV propagation and quantification.  

Qualifications: The successful candidate will have completed a PhD in the past three years in Microbiology, Biochemistry, Immunology, or another related discipline. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in virology, immunology, and/or vaccinology. Hands-on experience with molecular techniques, virus research, and animal experiments are necessary. Must be a team player with excellent oral and written communication skills. Effective organizational, and time management skills are required.

Location: University of Saskatchewan Campus, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Principle Investigator: Dr. Qiang Liu, Viral Vaccine Development Program, VIDO

Financial Support: This project is funded by Agriculture Development Fund for up to a 3-year term. Salary will follow the university standard for a post-doctoral researcher and will be commensurate with experience.

Conditions: The successful candidate will be required to undergo and clear a reliability status screening assessment, background check, and criminal record check as a condition of employment. Candidates must be fluent in written and oral English communication.