Postdoctoral Researcher Position
Cholesterol Metabolism in the Brain

Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Dalhousie University, Canada

The project addresses the role of mitochondrial cholesterol homeostasis in neuronal function and neurode­generative disease. The position is grant-paid, initially for two years, with a possible extension to three years. Successful candidates must hold a recent Doctoral Degree in biochemistry, molecular/cell biology, or molecular neuroscience, be highly motivated, and have adequate fluency in written and spoken English. Experience in lipid metabolism, mitochondrial function and/or fluorescence imaging is an asset. Dalhousie University is the largest university on Canada’s east coast and offers a vibrant and diverse research environment.
Application deadline: 15 Jan 2017

To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae, a one-page statement of research experience and interests, and contact information for three references to:

Dr. Barbara Karten, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Dalhousie University, Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building 9G
5850 College Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4R2
Fax: (902) 494 1355, Email: bkarten@dal.ca