Job Description

Description

Area

: Gut-Brain Communication

Duration

: Two years

Start Date

: Upon agreement



The

Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology

in the

Cumming School of Medicine

at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a

Postdoctoral Scholar in

Gut-Brain Communication

.

:

Seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher with interest in gut-brain communication in health and disease. We have a long-standing interest in exploring gut-brain communication (if curious see our highlighted publications: Biological Psychiatry, Molecular Psychiatry, and Molecular Metabolism), and current projects in the lab include investigation of novel neurocircuits and


behaviors affected but gut peptides such as GLP-1, GIP and amylin, as well as the vagus nerve.


This position will require competence using molecular and in vivo experimental techniques. Work will include rodent behavioral testing, rodent neuroanatomy, confocal microscopy, in vivo


opto/chemogenetics and metabolic characterization. It will also include work with genetic vectors and pharmacological techniques in combination with stereotaxic surgery in rats.


Performing fundamental molecular techniques including RNAscope, immunohistochemistry, ELISAs and PCR will also be routine, support to learn these methods will be offered if needed.


The successful candidate must have experience in working with at least some of the above mentioned methods and willingness to learn the others.


Ability to manipulate the vagus nerve, including precise vagal, nodose ganglia injections, in vivo photometry, or voltammetry is desirable but not required. Opportunity to learn these methods


will be offered. The candidate will have the opportunity to learn miniscope-based imaging. We also expect the candidate to contribute to dissemination of findings through publications and


presentations. The successful applicant will be encouraged to apply for extramural fellowship funding opportunities. We appreciate candidates willing to think independently and creatively.

This position offers an opportunity to conduct scientific research within a highly motivated, international team and fully equipped laboratories in state-of-the-art facilities at the University of


Calgary. We will offer mentoring, opportunities for conference presentations, grant-writing support, and further support for career development, as well national and international


collaborations.

Qualifications:

Must be able to work independently and as an interdisciplinary team member where they will have the opportunity to interact with faculty, staff, graduate students, and undergraduate students Strong oral and written communication skills, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, and a detail-oriented work style Applicants must have a Ph.D. or equivalent doctorate in an appropriate field (Neuroscience, Physiology, or related field) by the position start date

Application Details:

Please send a single PDF file containing:

A brief cover letter outlining interest in this position and detailing qualifications CV and publication list or link Names and contact information for three professional references

Email to: karolina.skibicka@ucalgary.ca with the subject line

"Postdoc Position Application"



The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.


To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Postdoc Careers website

.

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.


The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments (

equity@ucalgary.ca

) and requests for accommodations can be sent to Human Resources (

hrhire@ucalgary.ca

).