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9 months ago
Postdoc Position in Visual Sciences at UBC: Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia (UBC) invited applications from the eligible candidates with background of eye research for filling up the position of Postdoctoral fellow position available in the lab of Dr. Joanne Matsubara, Dept Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Faculty of Medicine UBC to work on research to image retinal Abeta by using signals emitted by curcumin fluorescence (FL).
About the Position: The research project tackles the overarching challenge of detection of the early onset of â-amyloid plaques (Abeta) in Alzheimer’s disease (AD). AD is the most common cause of dementia among aged people.
Position: Postdoctoral fellow
Salary: as per norms
Duration: 2 years.
Closing Date: 31 March 2020.
Educational qualifications: Interested candidates should have PhD (doctoral degree) in areas of eye research with a strong writing skill to ensure high-quality scientific publications and grant applications. Candidates with Expertise in retinal imaging, molecular biological methods and protein analysis, Expertise in animal models of Alzheimer’s Disease will be preferred. Candidates must have Excellent oral communication and technical writing skills, Excellent computer skills.
How to apply: Interested and eligible applicants may submit a cover letter and CV (or resume) , a copy of a relevant/significant first-author publication; and contact information for three potential referees as a single pdf directly to Dr. Joanne Matsubara through email to joanne.matsubara@ubc.ca by or before 31 March 2020 – 12:00am.
Address: Dr. Joanne Matsubara
Professor, Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, UBC
2550 Willow Street
Eye Care Centre
Van, BC V5Z 3N9, http://ophthalmology.med.ubc.ca/person/joanne-matsubara/
| Quick Overview——– | |
| Organization | University of British Columbia |
| Position | postdoctoral fellow |
| Country | Canada |
| Subject areas | Molecular Biology |
| Salary | As per norms |
| Eligibility | PhD in relevant subject |
| Deadline | 31 March 2020 |
For more information: For detailed announcement and instructions for submission of application, eligibility requirements, other terms and conditions, please visit the link given below.