Postdoctoral position in Dr. Michael Rudnicki’s Laboratory
Contact/Scientist: Dr. Michael A. Rudnicki
Program: Regenerative Medicine
Institute: Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute is the research arm of The Ottawa Hospital and an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa. With more than 1,700 scientists, clinician investigators, trainees and staff, and total revenues of more than $100 million, we are one of the foremost Canadian hospital-based research institutes. We are investigating virtually every major disease and condition, with a focus on answering important health questions and translating our findings into benefits for patients and society.
Brief Job Description
An Industrial Postdoctoral Fellow position is available immediately to work in the Rudnicki laboratory funded by a research contract to the OHRI from Satellos Bioscience. The Fellow will investigate signaling mechanisms that regulate polarity and asymmetric division. The research will require expert knowledge of muscle biology, cell and molecular techniques, potentially including cell culture, molecular biology, immunocytochemistry and histology, etc.
Eligibility Requirements (Education/Experience)
Candidates with PhD training in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry are strongly encouraged. Postdoctoral candidates should hold a PhD in life sciences and be committed to a career in science. Applicants should be well-trained in advanced biology, with a track record of publications. The candidate should have a flexible and cooperative spirit with strong commitment to team efforts, have excellent critical thinking and analytical skills, highly developed communication skills, and a demonstrated passion for innovative research.
Contract Details
The full time contract is for three years and is renewable.
Comments to applicant
Interested candidates should submit a brief description of their research experience and career goals and CV with a full list of publications as a single pdf file via e-mail to Ms. Sandy Martino.