Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the Posting End Date.
Please note: This is a full-time position and the expected pay for this position is $42,000 without external funding. There is no upper limit placed on the external funding (postdoctoral fellowships).
Candidates will be reviewed recurrently, posting will be posted until filled.
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Job Summary
ICORD, in the UBC Faculty of Medicine, Vancouver Campus, is seeking Postdoctoral Research Fellows to join an established group of scientists and clinicians in the laboratory of Dr. Andrei Krassioukov.
ICORD is a world leading Health Research Centre focused on spinal cord injury. From the lab-based cellular level of understanding injury to rehabilitation and recovery, our researchers are dedicated to developing new treatments, strategies and cures from the time of trauma to post-injury recovery. Dr. Krassioukov’s basic and clinical research has been focused on autonomic dysfunctions following spinal cord injury (SCI) for more than 20 years. He has developed a multi-disciplinary laboratory that is internationally recognized for expertise in autonomic research.
The position is located at the Vancouver General Hospital in the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre, ICROD is supported by UBC Faculty of Medicine and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute. Visit www.icord.org for more information. Additional information about Dr. Krassioukov‘s laboratory can be found at: http://icord.org/researchers/dr-andrei-krassioukov/.
Work Performed:
The postdoctoral fellows are expected have experience interacting with research participants in clinical settings to conduct independent research involving autonomic evaluations (e.g., tilt table test, 24-hour ambulatory blood pressure monitoring) with human subjects.
They will also be expected to write scientific publications, apply for independent research funding, and present their work at institutional journal clubs and international conferences.
Qualifications:
Candidates should have a MD, MD/PhD, or PhD in neuroscience, neurophysiology, kinesiology, or cardiovascular and vascular biology.
Expertise in human/clinical or experimental research in cardiovascular and autonomic (i.e., bowel, bladder, sexual and cardiovascular) dysfunctions following SCI Demonstrated expertise in current machine learning techniques applied to biological, imaging, or clinical data.
Self-motivated and have at least two first-authored papers in peer-reviewed journals
Experience with spinal cord/peripheral nerve stimulation and autonomic testing is an asset.
Strong conceptual, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
How to Apply:
To apply, please submit a single PDF containing:
Curriculum vitae including publication list
Statement of research interests
Any spinal cord-related
Names and contact information for 3 references
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
For any inquiries regarding this position, please contact Andrea Maharaj (amaharaj@icord.org)