Post-Doctoral Fellowship — Joint Transplantation Program

Start date: immediate (negotiable)
Term: Up to 2 years of funding, with the expectation that the candidate will apply for external funding each year.

A post-doctoral fellow position is available in the Joint Transplantation Program at the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine at the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Dr. John Matyas and the 3 transplant surgeons will provide mentorship and supervision.

The Joint Transplantation Program is an innovative clinical research program that provides biological treatment options to patients with osteochondral joint injuries that are not suitable for artificial joint replacements. The program continues to be successful in translating basic science involving the preservation of osteochondral tissues to a clinical setting for transplantation. Our program is uniquely located within an interdisciplinary research institute (laboratory space) that is connected to the Foothills Medical Centre (hospital). We partner directly with Alberta Health Services which allows us to access diagnostic imaging, healthy donor tissue, and surgical resources. Further investigation into the preservation of joint tissues for transplantation (articular cartilage, meniscus etc) is needed.

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with a PhD or equivalent research degree and experience with training in biological sciences, biomedical engineering, or biophysics. Previous research experience working with joint tissues (articular cartilage, menisci, ligaments, tendons) or other connective tissues (skin, cornea) is highly desirable.

Candidates are encouraged to submit a brief proposal for a research project or specify areas of research interest related to joint tissue preservation and transplantation.

The successful candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be fluent in English.

If you are interested in this position, please send a brief letter outlining your motivation, your CV and contact information for three references to shmiller@ucalgary.ca (subject header: postdoc position). Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Sue Miller
Joint Transplantation Program
Faculty of Medicine, University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Web: www.mccaiginstitute.com