Posted April 17, 2009

The Opportunity:
A post-doctoral research position is available immediately in the laboratory of Lixin Liu at the University of Saskatchewan to study the cellular and molecular mechanisms of leukocyte recruitment during inflammation.

The Project:
This laboratory is interested in the role of intracellular signaling molecules in leukocyte recruitment. Our current focus is on the role of LSP1 and PI3K in neutrophils and in endothelial cells during neutrophil-endothelial cell interactions using mouse models. The techniques used are intravital microscopy and cell biology and biochemistry techniques. For more information please visit the website (www.medicine.usask.ca/pharmacology/research/lixin-liu-ph-d) and check the additional recent publications (Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol 2008, 294(6):H2524; Blood 2008, 111(9):4828 and J Cell Sci 2008; 121(Pt 2):205).

Qualifications:
The applicant should have a PhD degree, a strong background in immunology, cellular biology or biochemistry or in related field, excellent communication skills in English, and at least one publication in reputable scientific journal. Experience in research using mouse models and/or cell-cell interactions will be a plus.

How to Apply:
Applicants should submit a CV, list of publications, names and detailed contact information of three referees via email to lixin.liu@usask.ca, or fax to Lixin Liu at 306-966-6220, or in mail to:

Dr. Lixin Liu
Dept. of Pharmacology
University of Saskatchewan
107 Wiggins Road
Saskatoon SK S7N 5E5 Canada