Posted on August 29, 2012
Location: The Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, 950 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver BC, V5Z 4H4, Canada
Category: Research
Group: Faculty – Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Department: CMMT, Medical Genetics
Duration: 2012-09-01; Ongoing
Tenure: Full-time; Grant funded
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled
Overview: A postdoctoral scholar position is available immediately for a highly motivated recent PhD graduate to join the laboratory of Dr. Michael Hayden at the Centre of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics.
Position Summary
A postdoctoral scholar position is available immediately for a highly motivated individual to join the laboratory of Dr. Michael Hayden at the Centre of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia (UBC). The program represents a collaboration with Dr. Bruce Verchere at the Child & Family Research Institute, Department of Surgery and Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, UBC.
The fellow will join a highly productive laboratory with a focus on identifying potential mechanisms to improve cholesterol homeostasis in pancreatic islets, thereby improving glucose homeostasis during diabetic dyslipidemia.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have a good publication record in respected journals and have a talent for independent research in physiology and cell biology. Prior experience in islet biology and diabetes would be an asset, along with some experience in small animal handling.
The ideal applicant will possess a curiosity and passion for science and a talent for independent research, which should be supported by a strong publication record with at least two first author publications in respected journals.
While this position is grant-funded, the successful applicant will be expected to apply for his or her own external funding.
How to Apply
Exceptional candidates should submit a cover letter outlining your research interests and fit with the laboratory’s research, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees willing to provide letters of reference.
Please send all applications electronically to Dawn Ng at dng@cmmt.ubc.ca
Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
UBC has a strong and collaborative research community and is situated in the beautiful city ofVancouver, where many outdoor recreational opportunities are available.
Due to the number of resumes we receive, we are unable to confirm receipt of submissions over the phone, or provide the status of the competition except to those who are selected for an interview.