Infection and Immunity Research Postdoctoral Scholar
Position: Postdoctoral Scholar
Site: Toronto General Hospital Research Institute
Department: Infection and Immunity Research
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year)
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Postdoctoral Scholar in our Infection and Immunity Department.
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The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN's five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.
We are seeking a smart and hardworking Postdoctoral Scholar who gets things done to join our lab. The focus of our lab is on maternal and infant health in the context of HIV infection and HIV antiretroviral therapy. We utilize in vitro models, rodent models, and patient cohorts for our investigations.
We are looking for a hard working and self-motivated PhD graduate to join our team as a Postdoctoral Scholar to investigate the impact of HIV antiretroviral exposure on the placenta.
Essential characteristics include enthusiasm, curiosity, perseverance, attention to detail, a joy for research and ability to work well with others.
Qualifications:
• PhD received within the past 5 years in physiology or related discipline
• Experience in histology (including tissue processing), stereology, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, microscopy, and molecular and cellular techniques desirable
• Prior experience with mouse models; mouse behavioural testing and mouse neuroanatomical investigations considered an asset
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Posted Date: October 24, 2019 Closing Date: Until Filled
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