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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 available

Deadline

Sep 2, 2026

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Canada

University

University of Alberta Hospital

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Keywords

Biology
Nutrition
Obesity
Medical Science
Salud Pública
Pediatric Endocrinology
Musculoskeletal Pain
Glycemic Control
Energy Expenditure

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About this position

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.

More information can be found here

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