Postdoctoral Position – Gut Microbiome-Brain Axis in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

The Nguyen and Sharkey Labs at the University of Calgary and Hotchkiss Brain Institute are seeking motivated applicants for a postdoctoral position studying the gut microbiome-brain axis in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).  Projects will involve gut microbiota manipulation and in vivo multiphoton imaging of the brain using animal models of ALS. The desired candidate will have experience in animal-based neuroscience research, and ideally, in vivo microscopy (in vivo cranial window imaging in the project with be done in collaboration with Drs. Alex Lohman and Grant Gordon). The successful applicant will be expected to work as part of a team while managing their independent project(s). Dr. Nguyen’s research program investigates the pathogenic mechanisms underlying ALS. Dr. Sharkey ’s research program focuses on gut physiology, the enteric nervous system and gut-brain axis. This position is funded through a CIHR Project Grant and Brain Canada Operating grant. The successful applicant will be encouraged to apply for extramural fellowship funding opportunities.

Individuals interested in this opportunity should submit in pdf format of the following via email to Dr. Minh Dang Nguyen (mdnguyen@ucalgary.ca ) and Dr. Keith Sharkey (ksharkey@ucalgary.ca ).

Nguyen lab: www.cytoskeletonexus.com

Sharley lab: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/labs/sharkey/research

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Any relevant publications (3 maximum)
• Names and contact information of three referees (who will only be contacted if a candidate is shortlisted)

The position is located in Calgary, Alberta. Applications will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified.

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 .  

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About Calgary, Alberta

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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.

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