The Faculty of Kinesiology at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Gut-Brain Axis in Neurodevelopment.
Job Description:
A postdoctoral fellow position is available at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute (ACHRI) in the Departments of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Pediatrics for a highly qualified and motivated individual to support our basic laboratory projects focused on role of the gut-brain-microbiota axis in neurodevelopmental disorders. The successful candidate should have a strong background in animal models, molecular biology, neuroscience, metabolomics, microbiota and metabolism. A background in bioinformatics (sequencing data, machine learning) would be considered an asset.
The candidate will work on research projects investigating the microbiome-metabolome relationships in neurodevelopment. Experimental approaches and tools will include rodent handling and in vivo behavioural testing, human specimens, microbiota sequencing, metabolomics and bioinformatics. The postdoctoral fellow will also have access to state-of-the-art core centres to perform cutting edge research. The candidate will be expected to participate in training activities of the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute including research days, seminars and journal clubs.
Qualifications:
- The applicant is expected to be of the highest caliber with an academic and publication track record that would be competitive for national and international fellowships.
- Completed their Ph.D. or MD in Metabolism/Neuroscience/GI Physiology or other related discipline within the past five years.
- The candidate should have a strong background in working with neurological disease models in rodents. Further, experience in metabolomics and bioinformatics/computing would be considered an asset.
- High level of effective organizational, time management and personal initiative skills, along with excellent oral and written communication abilities, are a requirement for this position.
- Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a collaborative environment
The successful applicant should have the ability to relocate to Calgary, Alberta beginning or shortly after July 1, 2021 (or earlier, depending on circumstances)
* Please review the Postdoc Eligibility Guidelines for more information prior to applying for this position.
Application Details:
Please submit your application as a single PDF file with the subject line: Postdoctoral application to Dr. Jane Shearer at jshearer@ucalgary.ca.
All applications must include:
- Cover Letter that explains how the applicant’s program of research and publication record is appropriate for the position
- Current curriculum vitae (CV)
- Official or unofficial copy of diploma(s) / university certificate(s)
- Contact information including email addresses for two (2) references to support the application
Applicants are encouraged to apply to this position immediately. Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted further. In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada, although others are encouraged to apply.
Postdocs who are not Canadian citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada are advised to visit Information for International Postdoctoral Scholars.
Additional Information
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. 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.
To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone. For more information visit research.ucalgary.ca/postdocs.
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 has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of Eyes High, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
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.
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