University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced Postdoctoral Fellow to fill the key role of a Postdoctoral fellow in the Donald K. Johnson Eye Institute.
An NIH-funded postdoctoral research position is available in the Sivak Lab which is focused on molecular mechanisms of neurodegeneration, focusing on the retina and visual system. The research project is investigating a newly discovered neuroprotective signaling pathway in the retina initiated by lipid mediators to maintains neuronal homostatis.
Qualifications:
- PhD awarded within past 5 years
- Strong molecular and cell biology techniques (PCR, western blotting, confocal imaging)
- Excellent communication skills and authorship of peer reviewed scientific articles
- Previous experiences in retinal biology, neurodegeneration or lipid mediators a major asset
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