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Postdoctoral Scholar in Brain Lymphatic Research
@ University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
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Overview
The University of Calgary is hiring a Postdoctoral Scholar in Brain Lymphatic Research in its Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases. The two-year, full-time role studies how central nervous system immune cells, mainly myeloid cells, coordinate cerebrospinal fluid drainage to remove toxic proteins. The posting offers $55,000 CAD per year, Plan C health benefits, and a May 1, 2027 start.
Responsibilities:
- Investigate how brain immune cells coordinate cerebrospinal fluid drainage
- Study toxic protein removal in healthy and disease models
- Conduct research using mouse models
- Apply molecular biology approaches to research
Requirements summary:
- PhD in immunology, vascular biology or neuroscience
- Strong background in immunology, vascular biology or neuroscience
- Strong background in molecular biology approaches
- Strong background in mouse models for research
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-08
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-14
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-14
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Laboratory |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Encouraged to apply | Women, Indigenous peoples, People with disabilities, Racialized people, 2SLGBTQ+ |
| Education | Doctorate (required) |
| Fields of study | Immunology, Vascular biology, Neuroscience |
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Job description
Description
Area: Immunology, Vascular Biology and/or Neuroscience
Duration: 2 years
Start Date: May 1, 2027
Salary: $55,000 CAD per annum, plus University of Calgary Plan C health benefits
The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases in the Faculty of at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Brain Lymphatic Research.
Job Description:
Postdoc will investigate how immune cells (mainly myeloid cells) in the central nervous system coordinate cerebrospinal fluid drainage for toxic protein removal to maintain brain health using healthy, autoimmune disease or neurodegeneration disease models.
Qualifications:
Applicants please send the email to: [email protected]
https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/shan-liao
Deadline for application: December 31, 2026
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.
About The University Of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
Area: Immunology, Vascular Biology and/or Neuroscience
Duration: 2 years
Start Date: May 1, 2027
Salary: $55,000 CAD per annum, plus University of Calgary Plan C health benefits
The Department of Microbiology, Immunology and Infectious Diseases in the Faculty of at the University of Calgary is accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Scholar in Brain Lymphatic Research.
Job Description:
Postdoc will investigate how immune cells (mainly myeloid cells) in the central nervous system coordinate cerebrospinal fluid drainage for toxic protein removal to maintain brain health using healthy, autoimmune disease or neurodegeneration disease models.
Qualifications:
- PhD degree in immunology, vascular biology or neuroscience
- Strong background in immunology, vascular biology or neuroscience
- Strong background in using molecular biology approaches for research
- Strong background in using mouse models for research
Applicants please send the email to: [email protected]
https://profiles.ucalgary.ca/shan-liao
Deadline for application: December 31, 2026
The terms and conditions of employment are covered under the UCalgary and PDAC Collective Agreement. To find out more about postdoctoral scholar program at the University of Calgary visit our Postdocs website.
To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Postdoc Careers website.
About The University Of Calgary
UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.
About Calgary, Alberta
Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders' in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour's drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.
With a growing urban Indigenous population of approximately 50,000 people, there are several Indigenous organizations and many events and ceremonies taking place in the city throughout the year.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy ii' taa'poh'to'p committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
The university's commitment to the Indigenous Strategy is evident through the oversight of 18 Elders serving on the Circle of Advisors and the many unit-based circles working towards implementation of the strategy including the Faculty Advisory Circle and teams such as the Office of Indigenous Engagement, the Writing Symbols Lodge, and the Indigenous Research Support Team. Many Indigenous-based events and processes are impacting curriculum, programming and polices at the University of Calgary.
As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here. In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding [diversity] EDI at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments ([email protected]) and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture ([email protected]).
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