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Overview

INTERNATIONAL CALIBRE TRAINING

VIDO-InterVac attracts top quality students and scientists for graduate student programs and research.

When open, InterVac will provide exceptional opportunities to work with CL3 pathogens.

• Training at VIDO-InterVac provides students and postgraduates with unparalleled opportunities that open doors to exciting future career opportunities in research, industry, and government.

• Former VIDO trainees and staff are now in senior positions in academia, industry and government around the world.

MENTORING

VIDO-InterVac is committed to providing every employee, student and scientist with the highest level of support, mentoring, and encouragement required for research success. 

NETWORKING

VIDO-InterVac hosts visiting scholars and participates in sabbatical arrangements, leading to international research networks that are reshaping the landscape for infectious disease research around the world.

• Researchers include molecular biologists, virologists, immunologists, bacteriologists, biochemists, epidemiologists, veterinarians and clinicians from around the world. 

Human Resources Team

Associate Director - Human Resources:  Joyce Sander

Receptionist:  Donna Holmlund

Administrative Assistants:  Michelle Balaski, Marilee Farrow

Opportunities at VIDO-InterVac

• Current opportunities
• Information for Students
• Information for Visiting Scientists
• Information about Other Employment

Inquiries about graduate studies and employment should be directed to Joyce Sander, Associate Director - Human Resources at (306) 966-7477 or joyce.sander@usask.ca

Living in Saskatoon

One of the sunniest cities in Canada, Saskatoon receives an average of 2,381 hours annually.

Saskatoon experiences four distinct seasons with temperatures ranging from 30°C (86°F) on the warmest summer days to -30°C (-22°F) on the coldest winter days.

Residents and visitors enjoy the city's beautiful parkland setting, friendly hospitality, small city ambiance and multicultural diversity.  

As Saskatchewan's largest city, you have access to excellent shopping, cultural events, cuisine and natural settings for biking, jogging, skiing and hiking.

• Quick facts about Saskatoon:  http://www.tourismsaskatoon.com/about-saskatoon/ and http://www.sasktourism.com/about-saskatchewan
• Things to do in Saskatoon:  http://www.tourismsaskatoon.com/Directory/list/?category_type=3 and http://www.gov.sk.ca/services/residents/
• Relocating to Saskatoon:  http://www.usask.ca/hrd/work/living.php and http://www.gov.sk.ca/move-to-saskatchewan/
• Weather in Saskatoon: http://www.theweathernetwork.com/weather/CASK0276 

Campus life at the U of S:  http://students.usask.ca/campuslife/