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Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Fellow Positions in Cardiac and Neuronal Research
Positions are immediately available for Graduate Students and Postdoctoral Fellows in the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology at the University of Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Our laboratory investigates the role of intracellular calcium signaling in disease. We focus on how dysfunction in calcium release channels—specifically ryanodine receptors (RyRs) and inositol 1,4,5-trisphosphate receptors (IP3Rs)—contributes to:
•Cardiac arrhythmias (including Calcium Release Deficiency Syndrome (CRDS), Long QT Syndrome, Brugada Syndrome, and Atrial Fibrillation)
•Neurodegenerative and neurological disorders (such as Alzheimer’s disease)
We employ a multidisciplinary approach, using cutting-edge techniques to study disease mechanisms, diagnostics, and potential therapies at the molecular, cellular, and whole-animal levels. A key strength of our research is a suite of novel RyR and IP3R mutant mouse models generated in our lab. Using these unique models, we have already made exciting discoveries that have secured major, ongoing research funding.

Position Details:
•Start Date: Immediate
•Term: Renewable for 3-5 years
•Salary: $40,000 - $70,000 CAD per year, plus benefits, commensurate with experience.
•Additional Funding: Successful candidates are encouraged and supported to apply for prestigious provincial and national fellowships (e.g. Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards).

Application:

Interested candidates should submit the following as a single PDF to Dr. S.R. Wayne Chen at [email protected]:
1.A cover letter stating your interest, career goals, and relevant experience.
2.A current curriculum vitae (CV).
3.Contact information for three professional references.

About the University of Calgary and Calgary
The University of Calgary is a top-tier Canadian research university established in 1966. It is home to over 25,000 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate students, supported by 4,700 faculty members across 14 faculties.
Calgary is a vibrant, diverse metropolis of over 1.6 million people and is consistently ranked as one of the world's most livable cities. It is the gateway to the Canadian Rocky Mountains, with world-renowned destinations like Banff National Park and Lake Louise just a short drive away, offering an unparalleled blend of urban opportunity and access to natural beauty.

S.R. Wayne Chen, PhD

HSF Chair in Cardiovascular Research

Professor, Department of Physiology and Pharmacology

Cumming School of Medicine

University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta, Canada

2 PhD and 2 postdoc positions are available at the lab of Christoph Brenker.

For more information please follow the links below.

https://jobs-sf.ukmuenster.de/job/UKM-PostDoc-%28gn%29-Physiology-and-Biophysics-of-Ion-Channels-in-Human-Sperm/1285571101/

https://jobs-sf.ukmuenster.de/job/UKM-PhD-Student-%28gn%29-Signal-Transduction-in-Human-Sperm/1285570801/

https://jobs-sf.ukmuenster.de/job/UKM-Researcher-Postdoc-%28gn%29-BMFTR-Project/1283184801/

https://jobs-sf.ukmuenster.de/job/UKM-PhD-Student-%28gn%29-Biology%2C-Biochemistry%2C-Pharmacy%2C-Physics%2C-Biomedicine-or-other-Life-Sciences/1285572101/

Postdoctoral position is available immediately at the National Institutes of Health in the laboratory of David B. Sacks to study intracellular signal transduction regulated by the Ca²⁺-binding protein calmodulin and the scaffold protein IQGAP1. Current projects seek to identify new binding partners to those proteins and to explore the biological implications of these interactions in cell function, physiology, and disease (including cancer and diabetes). The research integrates a diverse array of cell biology, biochemistry, and molecular biology techniques.

About the lab: Our laboratory is located on the National Institutes of Health main campus (Bethesda, MD, USA). The laboratory is fully equipped with standard molecular biology, biochemistry, and cell biology instruments. The candidate will also have access to state-of-the-art on-site facilities for biological imaging, animal handling, biophysics and proteomics among others. Additionally, the NIH Intramural Research Program has a diverse array of seminars by guest speakers and training programs (grant writing, professional development, etc.).

Required qualifications: A background in cell biology, biochemistry and/or molecular biology is preferred, although applications from individuals with experience in other areas of biology are also invited. Applicants must have a Ph.D. and fewer than three years of postdoctoral experience. The position is fully funded for up to five years. Benefits include full family healthcare coverage.

Salary: https://www.niaid.nih.gov/grants-contracts/salary-cap-stipends

To apply: Please send an email with CV, cover letter and the names and contact information of at least three references to David Sacks ([email protected])

Web site: https://www.cc.nih.gov/dlm/sacks

The Lacruz laboratory at New York University is seeking outstanding candidates for postdoctoral fellow position. This is initially a two-year position and can be extended depending on funding. The lab focuses on the role of Ca²⁺ signaling in various diseases. Topics of interest can be discussed based on the candidate’s experience and the lab research goals. The position is currently open. To apply please send a full CV and two representative publications to: [email protected]. Visit the Lacruz lab at: https://dental.nyu.edu/faculty/ft/rsl10.html