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Postdoctoral Fellow in Obesity, Semaglutide, and Pediatric Endocrinology Alberta Health Services in Canada
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Biology
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Sep 2, 2026
Country
Canada
University
University of Alberta Hospital

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Andrea Haqq is recruiting a potential Postdoctoral Fellow to start in 2027, contingent on securing external funding. The fellow would work closely with the lab’s research projects, with particular emphasis on the SPEED study and the PROTECT trial.
Research areas: pediatric endocrinology, obesity, semaglutide, energy expenditure, glucose control disturbances, multimodal behavioural intervention, musculoskeletal health, adolescent health, and clinical research.
Project focus: the SPEED study examines the effects of semaglutide on energy expenditure in adults with obesity and glucose control disturbances; the PROTECT trial studies the effects of a multimodal behavioural intervention on musculoskeletal health in adolescents with obesity receiving semaglutide.
Funding: there is no additional internal funding available. The successful candidate must obtain support through the Alberta Innovates Postdoctoral Fellowship competition, due 2026-09-02.
How to apply: interested candidates should complete the linked form with contact information and a CV. The post also directs applicants to the lab website for more information about ongoing work.
Institution: Alberta Health Services.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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