Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry - Edmonton, Canada - University of Alberta

University of Alberta

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Edmonton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

MED Biochemistry:

Competition No.

Closing Date

Feb 15, 2024

Location - North Campus Edmonton. This role is in-person.

Working for the Department/Faculty

The Department of Biochemistry at the University of Alberta has a long and illustrious history dating back to the early 20th century and the ground-breaking research contributions of our first Chair, James Collip, to the development of insulin.

Over the last century, biochemical research has expanded to impact diverse areas of human health and disease.

This research has shed light on fundamental molecular mechanisms underlying cancer, heart disease, neurological disorders (including prion diseases), infectious diseases, and metabolic disorders.

Position

Amii is one of three institutes named in the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy and consists of more than 35 artificial intelligence (AI) & machine learning (ML) researchers at the U of A, as well as CCAI Chairs at post-secondary institutions across Western Canada.

The University of Alberta is world-renowned for its strength in AI and ML; the cohort that includes this position will bring together and foster the next generation of scientists leading the development of machine learning.

Qualifications