Postdoctoral position --- University of British Columbia

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW IN THE FIELD OF PROTEIN PHASE SEPARATION

POSTING EXPIRY

31 March 2022 - 12:00pm

Please refer to reference number PDFO-55026 when applying for this position.

 

Description

A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in the Life Sciences Institute/ Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia. The successful candidate will conduct interdisciplinary research in the areas of protein phase separation and microbiology in the laboratories of Drs. Jörg Gsponer and Yossef Av-Gay. S/he will investigate in vivo phase behavior of a virulence factor of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The project builds on this recent publication: https://www.pnas.org/content/116/33/16326.long.  

A successful candidate would have demonstrable (via publications, preferably) experience with biochemical, cell biology and imaging techniques. Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to work on a team project are essential.

Applicants should send, no later than March 31, 2022,  their curriculum vitae, a 1-page statement of research interests, and the names of at least two referees to:

Dr. Jörg Gsponer

University of British Columbia,

Michael Smith Laboratories,

2125 East Mall

Vancouver, BC,

Canada  V6T 1Z4

Email:  gsponer@msl.ubc.ca

How to Apply?

Please send applications to gsponer@msl.ubc.ca and refer to reference number PDFO-55026.

Duration: Fixed term / Temporary

Contract Type: Full Time

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