加拿大萨斯喀彻温大学招聘神经科学博士后

Postdoctoral Neuroscience Research Position in Stroke
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada

Salary: $40,000 to $42,000 CDN , depending upon experience.
Duration: 2 years with performance review and possibility of extension.
Location: The University of Saskatchewan is the home of the Canadian Light Source, Canada’s only synchrotron. The University is located in Saskatoon, a prosperous and rapidly growing city in the Province of Saskatchewan. The University campus is one of the most beautiful in Canada and offers a wide variety of amenities and activities to enhance social and academic life ( http://explore.usask.ca/campuslife/ ).

Position Description: The postdoctoral fellow will be a member of a Canadian Institutes of Health Research/Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada Team in Synchrotron Medical Imaging. The position offers unique training opportunities to link neuroscience with cutting-edge imaging techniques. The candidate will utilize rodent models of global and focal brain ischemia to image metal (e.g. Fe, Zn) and sulfur redox (e.g. thiol/disulfide ratios) as they relate to stroke pathophysiology, neuroprotection, and brain plasticity. For more information, please visit: http://www.usask.ca/smi/

All applicants must have completed a Ph.D. within the last 5 years, have a strong publication record, and demonstrate excellent communication skills in English. Previous experience with in vivo rodent models of stroke would be an asset, and rodent handling skills are essential. The candidate must be able to work well within a team of interdisciplinary researchers. Training in synchrotron light methodologies will be provided, and no previous experience is required. We must travel to the USA for some data collection and thus, preference will be given to those candidates who have a US visa or do not require one.

How to Apply: Please submit your application electronically to Dr. Phyllis Paterson ( phyllis.paterson@usask.ca ). A single attachment should be submitted which includes your curriculum vitae, list of publications, statement of research background and interests, long-term career goals, copies of your transcripts, and the names and contact information for three individuals who have agreed to provide a reference. The position is available immediately, and the competition will remain open until the position is filled. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. The University of Saskatchewan is committed to employment equity and diversity, and all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.