University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Postdoctoral Research Fellow in our Advanced Diagnostics department.
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A postdoctoral position is available starting immediately in Immunology at the Toronto General Research Institute, University Health Network. The postdoctoral fellow will study hematopoietic cell niche biology.
Candidates will have an MD and/or Ph.D. and a background in molecular and/or cellular immunology. Experience in immunobiology is preferred, but not necessary. The successful candidate must be highly motivated and independent, possess good verbal and written communications skills, and have a good track record of scientific accomplishments (including publications in peer-reviewed journals).
Qualifications:
• PhD awarded within the past 5 years
• Detail-oriented and well organized
• Excellent laboratory skills including tissue culture, cell culture, flow cytometry, and molecular biology
• Experience with animal models and micro dissection preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Computer literacy (Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
Posted Date: December 9, 2021 Closing Date: January 6, 2022
More information and apply here.