McGill大学分子生物学博士后

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Respiratory Research : Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2X 2P2

Employers:

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center (RI-MUHC)

Location(s):

Montreal, Quebec, Canada, H2X 2P2 

Posted:

August 17, 2010

Expires:

November 16, 2010

Job Tag(s):

postdoc,respiratory,mcgill,montreal,canada,asthma,cytokine,inflammation

Description:

Dr. Qutayba Hamid of the Meakins-Christie Laboratories – McGill University / Research Institute of the McGill University Health Center, is seeking a postodoctoral fellow. The laboratory is interested in the investigation of the role of cytokines in asthma and allergic inflammation and the regulation of the immune response to allergens. This group uses state-of-the-art molecular biological techniques to examine gene regulation at the levels of both transcription and translation in the inflammatory cells infiltrating the mucosa of the lung and the nose. The techniques that are currently used include immunocytochemistry, in situ hybridization, in situ PCR, quantitative PCR, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy, laser capture, and antisense technology. The Meakins-Christie Laboratories are the centre of respiratory research at McGill University. They constitute one of the premiere centres for respiratory research in the world and serve as an important training ground for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows from North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australasia.

Eligibility
Candidates for postdoctoral fellowships must be within 3 years of completing their doctoral degree (PhD) or completion of their clinical residency training (medical degrees). The Fellowship program must focus on research training. Candidates must have a strong background in molecular biology.

Evaluation Criteria
Candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their academic performance, research experience and publications, letters of recommendation, career objectives, the proposed research project and training environment.

Duration of Support
The Fellowship will be awarded for a one-year period, renewable for a second year subject to the agreement of the Selection Committee. Support will not be provided for more than two years in total.

Contact:

Interested candidates should send a brief cover letter describing their research experience, CV, and names and contact information of two references to Mr. Patrice Vaillancourt at: Patrice.vaillancourt@mcgill.ca