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Position Description
Area: The Yang Laboratory, Departments of Medical Genetics, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of Calgary
Duration: One year, potential for renewal
Start Date: January 2019
Salary: $50,000/year
The Yang laboratory at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to study neural stem cell biology. The projects will involve utilizing genetic and imaging tools to dissect the mechanisms of stem cell maintenance and neuronal fate specification. Individuals will participate in studies that include, but are not limited to, using transgenic mice to understand the translational regulation of neural stem cells during brain development. Another potential avenue of research will involve studying the mechanisms that mediate the effects of genetic and/or environmental risk factors for neurodevelopmental disorders.
A PhD degree in cell biology, developmental biology, or a related field is preferred. Applicants must have prior experience with standard technologies of stem cell and molecular biology. Expertise in genome editing, differential gene expression analysis of high-throughput sequencing data or research related to mouse modeling of human diseases would be highly desirable. First author publications in these fields are an assett. The candidate must be self motivated, highly independent, and have excellent communication, written and interpersonal skills. The position is available immediately, but starting date is negotiable.
Our laboratory (http://www.yanglaboratory.ca) is based at the Departments of Medical Genetics, and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of Calgary, an internationally recognized research university and national research leader in brain and mental health. Situated near the Rocky Mountains and Banff National Park Calgary has great quality of life and outstanding recreational activities.
Interested candidates should please submit their detailed CV with the names and contact information for three references in one PDF file to Dr. Guang Yang ([email protected]).
Additional Information
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.
About the University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
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About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.
