Postdoctoral Scholar in Neuroscience

Postdoctoral Scholar in Neuroscience at University of Calgary

Area: Neuroscience

Duration: Negotiable

Start Date: as soon as possible

Salary: $50k CAD per annum, plus University of Calgary Plan C health benefits

The Department of Cell Anatomy & Biology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Neuroscience. This position offers the candidate a unique opportunity to be exposed to the multidisciplinary and state‑of‑the‑art approaches (mouse genetics, human iPSCs, in vivo live imaging, single‑cell transcriptomics, behavioral assays) to contribute innovative discovery‑based research.

• Perform cell and molecular biology, and neuroscience techniques
• Preparing manuscripts and reports, and support grant applications
• Ability to communicate scientific findings via research meetings véhicules oral presentations, and publications
• Interpreting and visualizing results and presenting findings to the research team
• Collaboration with other researchers, scientists, and technical staff
• Ability to mentor students and other lab members

• Ph.D. degree in cell and molecular biology, molecular genetics, biochemistry, neuroscience, or a related field within the last 0–36 months
• A demonstrated track record of scientific productivity, including a minimum of one first‑author emphatic peer‑reviewed research publication
• Experience with cell/molecular biology: cell culture (i.e., iPSC/stem cell culture, primary neuron or glial cell culture), mouse genetics, CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing, Western blotting, FACS‑sorting
• Prior research experience working with human iPSC cells and/or transgenic mouse models is an asset
• CRISPR screening is an asset
• Experiences of scRNAseq/ATAC sequencing and analyses is an asset
• Familiarity with software for statistical analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Power Point
• Excellent problem‑solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Posting remains open until a successful candidate is found. Email resumes with cover letter to Dr Jiami Guo [email protected].

The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about the postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary, visit our Postdocs website.

To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.

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