The Cumming School of Medicine is currently seeking talented students for a wonderful programme named as Postdoctoral Position in Clinical Neurosciences at the University of Calgary.

The funding programme is designed to support promising candidates interested in studying the PhD degree at the university. The studentships are available to students from across the world.

Based in Calgary, Canada, the University of Calgary is a growing and modern institution. The university is on a journey to become one of the best research-intensive universities in Canada. It has always been committed to fulfilling students’ educational needs. It has 14 faculty, 53 departments, and more than 200 academic programmes are offered.

Why study at the University of Calgary? While studying at this university, students will gain advance knowledge in their interested field. For the training of students to please recruiters, the university provides a complete curriculum. It provides candidates with unprecedented opportunities to receive world-class credentials.

Application Deadline: Open until the position is filled.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: University of Calgary
• Department: Cumming School of Medicine
• Course Level: Postdoctoral
• Awards: $55,000 per year plus benefits
• Number of Awards: N/A
• Access Mode: Online
• Nationality: International students
• The award can be taken in Canada

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Applications are accepted from around the world
• Eligible Course or Subjects: Postdoctoral degree program in Clinical Neurosciences, Cumming School of Medicine
• Eligibility Criteria: To be eligible, the applicants must meet all the given criteria:
• PhD (completed within the last three years) and/or MD in the field of Neuroscience, Biomedical Science, Biomedical engineering, hemodynamics
• Experience in working with spinal cord injury would be an asset
• Engineering: Solid and demonstrated engineering experience is an asset
• Experience with physiological technology development/validations
• Demonstrated excellence in the form of peer-reviewed publications
• Experience with preclinical animal physiological assessments Exemplary critical thinking skills and a demonstrated ability to troubleshoot independently.
• Communication: Fluency in English, both written and oral. Experience presenting to an academic audience is required
• Time-management: The applicant must have excellent time management skills and be able to work in a self-directed manner within an interdisciplinary environment
• Supervision: Previous experience mentoring undergraduate and graduate students is an asset

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Students who have received an offer to study in a postdoctoral degree program from the university will be eligible to apply for this application.
• Supporting Documents: Candidates must send the following documents together with the application for admission: Cover letter describing research background and interests
• CV with a complete list of publications
• Names and contact details of three professional references
• Admission Requirements: For taking admission, candidates must hold a masters degree from a recognized university.
• Language Requirement: If your first language is not English, you will have to fulfil the language proficiency requirement in by presenting one of the following:
• Internet-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• Paper-based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
• Michigan English Language Assessment Battery (MELAB) examination
• Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL)
• International English Language Test System
• Pearson Test of English (Academic).

Benefits

The University of Calgary will provide an award amount of $55,000 per year plus benefits to the successful candidates.

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