曼尼托巴大学微流体在生物医学中的应用研究博士后岗位

Postdoc Position in Microfluidics for Bio-Applications : Canada

Employer:

University of Manitoba

Website:

http://umanitoba.ca

Location:

Canada

Posted:

October 26, 2009

Expires:

May 01, 2010

Jobs by tag(s):

postdoc, microfluidics, cell migration, bioengineering, biomedical engineering, canada

job description:

A postdoctoral researcher position is available starting Jan. 2010 in the Immunotrafficking Laboratory directed by Professor Francis Lin at the University of Manitoba. The main goal of the lab is to achieve a quantitative and systematic understanding of immune cell trafficking in complex cellular microenvironments. Microfluidic devices, mathematical modeling, biology and immunology approaches are integrated in these studies. This postdoc researcher will develop novel microfluidic systems for various biological and medical applications.
Successful candidate for the position will have a Ph.D. in relevant disciplines. Previous experience in photolithography, soft-lithography, Labview programming, instrument control and setting up microfluidic systems is required.
xperience in biological microscopy and mammalian cell culture is desirable. The candidate is expected to be self-motivated and to work effectively with our highly interdisciplinary research team. The candidate is also expected to significantly develop his/her expertise in biology and immunology through the postdoc training.

The University of Manitoba, in Winnipeg, Canada, is the largest university located in the province of Manitoba. It is also Manitoba’s most comprehensive and research-intensive institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It is placed in SJTU’s list of the world’s Top 500 Universities. Winnipeg is a cosmopolitan city known for its culturally diverse community and variety of summer and winter festivals. The city lies close proximity to hundreds of lakes, including Lake Winnipeg, the world’s eleventh largest. It provides a high quality of life at modest expense. More information about the university and the city can be found at http://www.umanitoba.ca; and http://www.winnipeg.ca/

contact:

Interested candidates please contact Dr. Francis Lin for more information about the position (flin@physics.umanitoba.ca) (http://www.physics.umanitoba.ca/~flin/). Required application materials include a cover letter, a statement of research interest, a detailed C.V. and the names and contact information of 3 references. Received applications will be reviewed immediately.