Postdoctoral Scholar in Blood vessel stabilization in Development and Disease
Top Benefits
About the role
Description
Area : Blood Vessel Stabilization in Development and Disease
Duration : To be Determined
Start Date : As soon as possible
Salary : Salary based on experience and includes University of Calgary Plan C health benefits
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Blood vessel stabilization in Development and Disease.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work on a CIHR-funded, internationally collaborative project using zebrafish genetic models of vascular stabilization. The project aims to understand the genetic factors that contribute to cerebral small vessel disease and stroke using mechanistic development biology, molecular biology and genetic approaches.
We seek a curious, independent postdoctoral fellow with skills in developmental and/or molecular biology and genetics.
Qualifications:
- Minimum PhD and 2 years or less of postdoctoral training
- Working knowledge of vascular biology an asst, while experience with molecular biology and animal models is required
Application Details:
- CV
- Statement of motivation
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC
Collective Agreement. To find out more about 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.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enteprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest- ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is [Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups](https://ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-top-startup-creator- amongst-research-institutions-canada). Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
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 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.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, 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 academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the[ Office of Institutional Commitments](https://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/strategic-initiatives/office- institutional-commitments) (equity@ucalgary.ca ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca ).
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’
Postdoctoral Scholar in Blood vessel stabilization in Development and Disease
Top Benefits
About the role
Description
Area : Blood Vessel Stabilization in Development and Disease
Duration : To be Determined
Start Date : As soon as possible
Salary : Salary based on experience and includes University of Calgary Plan C health benefits
The Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Blood vessel stabilization in Development and Disease.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will work on a CIHR-funded, internationally collaborative project using zebrafish genetic models of vascular stabilization. The project aims to understand the genetic factors that contribute to cerebral small vessel disease and stroke using mechanistic development biology, molecular biology and genetic approaches.
We seek a curious, independent postdoctoral fellow with skills in developmental and/or molecular biology and genetics.
Qualifications:
- Minimum PhD and 2 years or less of postdoctoral training
- Working knowledge of vascular biology an asst, while experience with molecular biology and animal models is required
Application Details:
- CV
- Statement of motivation
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC
Collective Agreement. To find out more about 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.
About the University of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enteprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest- ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is [Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups](https://ucalgary.ca/news/ucalgary-top-startup-creator- amongst-research-institutions-canada). Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
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 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.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, 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 academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the[ Office of Institutional Commitments](https://www.ucalgary.ca/provost/strategic-initiatives/office- institutional-commitments) (equity@ucalgary.ca ) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (hrhire@ucalgary.ca ).
About University of Calgary
The University of Calgary is a leading Canadian university located in the nation's most enterprising city. The university has a clear strategic direction to become one of Canada's top five research universities, where research and innovative teaching go hand in hand, and where we fully engage the communities we both serve and lead. This strategy is called Eyes High, inspired by the university's Gaelic motto, which translates as 'I will lift up my eyes.’