Postdoctoral Positions in Stem Cells: Dr. Soheila Karimi is seeking for two to three Post-Doctoral Fellows to join her neuroscience research team in the Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology, Rady Faculty of Health Science at the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada. Dr. Karimi directs a renowned and well-funded program on Neural Regeneration and Stem Cell Research.
Postdoctoral Positions in Stem Cells and Regenerative Neuroscience – University of Manitoba
Designation: Post-Doctoral Fellows
Research Area: Stem Cells and Regenerative Neuroscience
Location: University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification: The candidate should have a solid understanding and demonstrated proficiency in some of the following:
- Cell culture methods involving both isolation and maintenance of rodent neuronal and primary cultures as well as human cell lines.
- Molecular and cellular biology techniques: Western blotting, qPCR, immunohisto/cytochemistry, experience with siRNA knockdown, RNA seq, and associated data analyses/mining.
- Experimental design and assay optimization.
- Fluorescence and light microscopy; conventional and/or confocal.
- Experience in pre-clinical models of neurodegenerative diseases including MS and spinal cord injury.
- Behavioural analysis.
- Adequate writing skills.
- Minimum of two publications in peer-reviewed international journals.
Job Description: Major areas of focus for the PDF candidates will include studying neurodegeneration, neuroprotection, neural repair, neural stem cells, glial cells, and neuroinflammation in MS and/or SCI.
How to Apply: To apply, send a cover letter summarizing your qualifications and research interests, a CV in PDF format, grade transcript, an English reprint of your most significant publication of research paper, proof of proficiency in English for candidates whose native language is not English (e.g. IELTS or TOEFL scores), and contact information for three references to:
Dr. Soheila Karimi, PhD
Professor, Physiology & Pathophysiology
Director, Manitoba Multiple Sclerosis Research Centre
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
University of Manitoba
Email: Soheila.Karimi@umanitoba.ca
Last Date for Apply: Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2024.
For more information, visit our website at https://umanitoba.ca/medicine/faculty-staff/soheila-karimi and The Karimi Lab.
University of Manitoba: As a post-doctoral fellow in Winnipeg, you will have the chance to collaborate with renowned scholars and scientists at the Manitoba MS Research Centre, the Spinal Cord Research Centre, the Prairie Neuro and the Manitoba Neuroscience Network, and University of Manitoba and beyond at the national and international levels. The University of Manitoba are committed to fostering a supportive and intellectually stimulating environment for researchers, providing access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Note: All applicants are thanked in advance; but only those selected for further consideration will receive a response.
