Postdoctoral Fellow - Cell Biology

at  University of Alberta

Department Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Cell Biology Dept
Hours per week -
Posted date July 25, 2024
Closing date Will remain open until filled.
Position Type Full Time

DESCRIPTION

This position offers a benefits package found at Postdoctoral Fellows Benefits.
Location - This role is in-person at North Campus Edmonton.
The Hull-Meichle Lab and newly established CERC in the Islet Microenvironment program at the Alberta Diabetes Institute and Department of Cell Biology at University of Alberta is seeking highly motivated Postdoctoral Researchers to drive projects funded by CIHR, NIH and Cystic Fibrosis Foundation aimed at understanding the role of the islet microenvironment on islet endocrine cell function and diabetes development.
About us:
We use human islets, cell culture and animal models and human donor pancreas samples to understand the impact of the islet/pancreas “neighbourhood” on islet endocrine cell function and survival. Current projects include (i) investigating interactions between cells of the exocrine pancreas (duct and acinar) and islets, (ii) building the first comprehensive atlas of the pancreas in cystic fibrosis and (iii) studying the impact of islet microvascular destabilization on islet function and survival.

REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD or equivalent degree in Cell Biology, Vascular Biology, Pharmacology or related field, earned ideally within the past 3 years or anticipated by the position start date.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and research productivity demonstrated through peer-reviewed publications, presentations and/or other relevant research works.
• Laboratory experience in cell/organoid culture, biochemical and molecular biology techniques, live cell, confocal or super-resolution microscopy and image analysis.
• Experience in analyzing large datasets and coding is advantageous.

Please refer the Job description for details