Post-doctoral Position in Neuroscience : Lohman and Nguyen Labs at UCalgary

Canadian Association for Neuroscience; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lohman and Nguyen Labs at the University of Calgary are seeking a post-doctoral researcher to investigate gliovascular dynamics in brain injury and neurodegeneration. This role involves advanced imaging techniques and collaboration within a research team, providing an opportunity to contribute to significant studies in ALS and Alzheimer’s disease.

Qualifications

• Experience in live cell and in vivo cranial window imaging.
• Background in studying gliovascular dynamics and neurodegeneration.
• Strong teamwork abilities while managing independent projects.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in vivo multiphoton imaging of glia and vascular cells.
• Investigate immune dynamics in brain injury models.
• Collaborate with research teams on various experiments.

Skills

Microscopy

Live cell imaging

Optogenetics

Multiphoton imaging

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

The Lohman and Nguyen Labs at the University of Calgary and Hotchkiss Brain Institute are seeking motivated applicants for a post-doctoral position studying gliovascular, glymphatic and immune dynamics in models of brain injury and neurodegeneration (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis / ALS and Alzheimer’s disease / AD). Projects will involve in vivo multiphoton imaging of glia, vascular, perivascular and immune cells following traumatic brain injury and in neurodegeneration using genetically-encoded biosensors and optogenetic tools. The desired applicant will have experience in microscopy, with an emphasis on live cell and, ideally, in vivo cranial window imaging. The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of a team while managing independent projects. Dr. Alex Lohman’s research program focuses on repetitive, mild traumatic brain injuries during adolescence and the unique consequences on neuroinflammation using mouse and rat models. Dr. Nguyen’s research program investigates the pathogenic mechanisms underlying ALS and AD. The applicant will be further supported by Dr. Grant Gordon who has extensive expertise with in vivo cranial window multiphoton imaging and optogenetics. This position is funded through a CIHR Project Grant and Brain Canada Operating grant, but the successful applicant will be encouraged to apply for extramural funding opportunities.

Individuals interested in this opportunity should submit (in pdf format) the following via email to Alex Lohman ([emailprotected] ) and Minh Dang Nguyen ([emailprotected] ) :

• Letter of interest
• Names and contact information of three referees (who will only be contacted if a candidate is shortlisted)

The position is located in Calgary, Alberta. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified.

The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about the postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.

Contact information

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