Emails of interest must include: Cover letter, CV, transcript(s), references (letters not required).
Applications missing any of the following may be deleted.
Please note: applicants are encouraged to visit the websites linked below to ensure they are eligible for the position of interest with the University of Alberta prior to submitting a letter of interest. Priority will be given to those able to demonstrate a keen interest in our particular area of study, a background of research and academic success, and an ability to fit well with our growing team.
Graduate students: Competitive applicants should demonstrate a cGPA of 4.0 (A; international) or 3.5 (B+; domestic) in the most recent 60 credit hours of study, unless additional achievements (publications track record and award success) can be demonstrated. Examples of international cGPA translation can be found HERE. A minimum IELTS English language score of 8.0 in all categories is also required.
WE ARE RECRUITING!
Postdoctoral fellow/research associate: we have one fully funded PDF/RA position available for an experienced PhD graduate as a part of our multi-centre national clinical study examining how gut microbiota mediate host response to fermentable dietary factors in inflammatory bowel diseases. Expertise in microbiome, bioinformatics, gastroenterology (IBD), immunology, mucosal biology, and/or nutrition research will be considered an asset. PDF will be supported to apply for fellowships through Mitacs, tri-council, and other funding agencies and will play a key role in supervising graduate and undergraduate students within the laboratory.
Graduate, undergraduate and co-op students: student research projects available beginning May 2025 within the Departments of Medicine & Physiology, UofA.
Please note at this time due to restrictions, preference is given to applicants who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents.
We apologize in advance however, due to the high volume of excellent applications we receive each week, applicants that do not demonstrate the required criteria for entry to the program or our laboratory may not receive a response at this time.