Postdoctoral Fellow

Job title:

Postdoctoral Fellow

Company

Dalhousie University

Job description

The Dong lab primary interests are lysosomal ion channels and transporters and their physiological/pathological implications. Investigation of these channels and transporters will facilitate our understanding of endolysosome physiology, Ca2+ signaling, autophagy, and related human diseases such as lysosomal storage diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, myopathies, bacterial infection, and cancers.
Reporting to the PI, Dr. Xianping Dong, the successful candidate will be interested in investigating the functions of endolysosomes with a focus on endolysosomal ion channels, and will be expected to:

• Develop their own research area, aligned with the lab’s grant projects
• Design, perform and assess their experiments independently
• Write journal articles, conference articles and book chapters to disseminate their research findings
• Support and provide scientific and technical advice to graduate students in the lab
• Attend approved scientific conferences
• Responsible for some administrative duties including maintaining supplies and organizing lab meetings

Qualifications/Requirements of Position

• PhD degree in a molecular/cellular discipline, preferably in biophysics and/or neurobiology
• Demonstrated experience and/or knowledge of molecular/cellular/biochemistry research methods, particularly with experience with cloning, western blotting, northern blotting, RT-PCR, etc.
• Effective problem solving, interpersonal and decision-making skills
• Ability to work well independently as well as within a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Demonstrated excellence in oral and written communication
• Experience with patch-clamp electrophysiology, calcium imaging, confocal microscopy, and mouse genetics are assets.

Salary Range/Pay Rate $45,000 – $50,000
Additional InformationDalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit .If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangements, please let us know of these needs and how we can be of assistance. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed .Posting Detail InformationTerm of appointment 1 year with an anticipated start date of November 1, 2024
Open Date
Close Date 09/20/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quick Link for Direct Access to PostingDocuments Needed to ApplyRequired Documents * Cover Letter

• Résumé / Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Research Statement
• List of referees

Optional Documents

Expected salary

$45000 – 50000 per year

Location

Halifax, NS

Job date

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 03:40:32 GMT

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