Post-Doctoral Research Fellow Position
Ryerson University in conjunction with the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Technology (iBEST), located in St. Michael’s Hospital, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Research Associate in the area of Tissue Engineering/Regenerative Medicine related to the repair and replacement of musculoskeletal tissues. The successful candidate will join the multidisciplinary group at iBEST, consisting of basic scientists, clinician scientists, biomedical engineers and their trainees involved in biomedical discoveries and innovations to improve human health. The Institute provides shared research space and facilities with specialized labs for tissue engineering/regenerative medicine, biochemistry, microfluidics/microfabrication, prosthesis design, and medical imaging.
The desired skills include: cell culture, biochemistry, molecular biology and biomechanics. In addition, the ability to write and present research results, and assist in the development of future granting proposals are strongly sought. The position is available starting immediately for a one-year contract which is renewable depending on the performance of the candidate and the current funding situation.
Interested individuals should send a current CV, a brief statement of research interests, and the contact information of two referees to Dr. Stephen Waldman at the address indicated below. Ryerson University has an employment equity program, welcomes diversity in the workplace and encourages applications for all qualified candidates including women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and racial minorities.
Qualifications
Qualified candidates should hold a Ph.D. (obtained within the past two years) in biomedical engineering, chemical engineering, cell biology, biochemistry or related field with relevance to tissue engineering/regenerative medicine.
Contact
Dr. Stephen Waldman
Associate Dean (Research), Faculty of Engineering & Architectural Science
Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering
Ryerson University
Email: swaldman@ryerson.ca
Web: www.waldmanlab.com
