Position Announcements
Post-Doctoral Mollusk Health Laboratory
POST-DOCTORAL POSITION IN MOLLUSK HEALTH LABORATORY A postdoctoral research position will be available in the spring 2008 in the Mollusk Health Laboratory (MHL) in the Department of Pathology and Microbiology, Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island. The MHL group is interested in the development of diagnostic tools in order to monitor the tunicate invasive species. Specific transcripts and proteins will be targeted in this project funded by the Atlantic Innovation Fund Round IV. This is a 2-year-contract position. The successful candidate will actively participate in developing a microarray platform, interpretation of dataset, and statistical analysis. The specific target will be coated on beads in order to develop a unique diagnostic tool based on bead assay integrating branched DNA technology and flow cytometry analysis. The successful candidate will be also involved in bioinformatic analysis, quality control, database management system, grant and publication preparation. Applicants must have a DVM and/or PhD or equivalent and wide experience in genomics and proteomics high-throughput analysis or a related field. Knowledge of microarray data analysis and cutting-edge bioinformatics tools such as Perl/Java language is an asset. Applications will be accepted until May 30th, 2008 or until a suitable candidate is found. The starting date will be no later than July 1st, 2008. The salary for this position is $45,000/annum including fringe benefits. To apply, please submit a letter detailing your qualifications, experience and research interest, a current CV, and arrange to have 3 letters of reference sent to: Dr. Gerry Johnson, Chair Department of Pathology and Microbiology Atlantic Veterinary College University of Prince Edward Island 550 University Avenue Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3 Canada gjohnson@upei.ca or Fax: (902) 566-0851 In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent residents will be given priority. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment.