POST-DOCTORAL FELLOW
Post-doctoral fellow sought for a Cardiovascular Research lab at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, CANADA

Seeking a post-doctoral fellow to do basic biomedical research projects (also translational) related to oxidative stress and matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) biology. Novel targets and actions of MMPs, opening a new avenue in our understanding of these proteases.

Excellent supportive lab environment within a dynamic support group (CIHR Group grants, CFI infrastructure, CV Research Group) at the University of Alberta. Excellent salary for the right candidate. Prefer someone who is eligible for fellowship awards (ie. not more than 3 years post-PhD). Techniques not important but any one or more of molecular biology, proteomics, biochemistry, in vitro/vivo physiology/pharmacology, imaging are an asset.

Univ. of Alberta was selected in a world-wide survey as one of the best places to be a PDF. Edmonton is a million person city, warm sunny dry winters, less rain, thriving arts scene, 3.5 hrs from the Rocky Mountains, excellent outdoor recreational activities as well. Our lab is in the heart of campus which is in the heart of the city. Cost of living very reasonable.

Since 2000 my lab has published papers in Circulation Research, Circulation, FASEB J, Cardiovascular Research, British Journal of Pharmacology, Annual Reviews of Pharmacology & Toxicology on our research.

Lab is not small nor too big to get wonderful personalized training that will surely lead to excellent papers to establish your future career.

CONTACT
Dr. Richard Schulz
Professor and AHFMR Scientist
Depts. of Pediatrics & Pharmacology
University of Alberta
Edmonton AB CANADA

richard.schulz@ualberta.ca

Back to Job Postings Page