Why Join IVMT?

Be part of transformative research addressing global health challenges

International Environment

Work across two continents with researchers from diverse backgrounds

Cutting-Edge Research

Access to world-class facilities and interdisciplinary training

Collaborative Culture

Strong mentorship and career development support

Postdoctoral Positions

Join our international team advancing viral metabolism research

Postdoctoral Fellow - Viral Metabolism

Edmonton, Canada

We are seeking a postdoctoral fellow to investigate how viruses reprogram host cell metabolism. The successful candidate will use metabolomics, cell biology, and biochemical approaches to study viral-host interactions.

Requirements:
  • PhD in biochemistry, virology, cell biology, or related field
  • Experience with metabolomics or mass spectrometry preferred
  • Strong publication record
  • Excellent communication skills
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Computational Drug Discovery

Turin, Italy

Join our computational team at Politecnico di Torino to develop and apply AI/ML methods for antiviral drug discovery. Focus on structure-based drug design and molecular dynamics simulations.

Requirements:
  • PhD in computational chemistry, bioinformatics, or related field
  • Experience with molecular modeling and/or machine learning
  • Programming skills (Python, R, or similar)
  • Strong quantitative background
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Postdoctoral Fellow - Post-Viral Syndromes

Edmonton, Canada

We seek a postdoc to lead studies on the metabolic basis of Long COVID and ME/CFS. The position involves patient-derived sample analysis and translational research.

Requirements:
  • PhD in immunology, metabolism, or related biomedical field
  • Experience with human subjects research preferred
  • Background in metabolomics or systems biology a plus
  • Interest in translational research
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Graduate Students

PhD and MSc programs in viral metabolism and therapeutics

IVMT provides exceptional graduate training at the intersection of virology, metabolism, and computational biology. Our students benefit from world-class mentorship, cutting-edge facilities, and unique international collaboration opportunities.

Available Programs

Graduate students at IVMT typically enroll through University of Alberta graduate programs:

  • Medical Microbiology and Immunology (PhD, MSc)
  • Biochemistry (PhD, MSc)
  • Cell Biology (PhD, MSc)
  • Computing Science (for computational projects)

Research Areas

  • Viral metabolism and host-virus interactions
  • Post-viral syndromes (Long COVID, ME/CFS)
  • Computational drug discovery and AI/ML applications
  • Translational virology

How to Apply

  1. Review IVMT research areas and identify potential supervisors
  2. Contact potential supervisors directly to discuss research interests
  3. Apply to the appropriate University of Alberta graduate program

Questions? Contact careers@ivmt.org

Undergraduate Research

Research experience opportunities for undergraduate students

Summer Research Studentships

Full-time summer research positions (May-August) for students interested in intensive research experience. Funded positions available through NSERC USRA and institutional awards.

Honours Research Projects

Year-long research projects for students completing honours degrees. Projects are tailored to student interests and program requirements.

Directed Studies

Research credit courses allowing students to participate in ongoing research projects during the academic year.

What You'll Learn

  • Laboratory techniques in virology and biochemistry
  • Computational and data analysis skills
  • Scientific writing and presentation
  • Research ethics and best practices

Note: Competition for summer positions is high. Apply early (January-February for summer positions).

Visiting Researchers

Sabbatical visits and research exchanges at IVMT

IVMT welcomes visiting scientists and scholars for sabbaticals, research exchanges, and collaborative visits at our Edmonton and Turin hubs.

Types of Visits

Sabbatical Visits

Faculty members on sabbatical leave are welcome to spend extended periods (3-12 months) at IVMT to pursue collaborative research, learn new techniques, or explore new research directions.

Short-Term Research Visits

Researchers can visit for 2-8 weeks for focused collaborative projects, technique training, or to establish new collaborations.

International Exchange

Researchers from partner institutions may arrange exchanges between our Edmonton and Turin hubs to facilitate international collaboration.

What IVMT Provides

  • Laboratory space and equipment access
  • Computational resources (Turin hub)
  • Intellectual environment and collaborative opportunities
  • Administrative support for visa and logistics
  • Integration into research team activities

How to Apply

Postdoctoral Positions

Send the following materials to careers@ivmt.org:

  1. Cover letter describing your research interests and career goals
  2. Curriculum vitae including publications
  3. Names and contact information for 3 references
  4. Representative publications (PDFs)

All Other Positions

Email careers@ivmt.org with:

  1. Your CV and a brief statement of interests
  2. Academic transcript (for students)
  3. Proposed visit duration (for visiting researchers)

Ready to Join Us?

Be part of transformative research in viral metabolism and therapeutics.