Supervisor: Dr. Robert Huber
The Huber Lab uses the social amoeba Dictyostelium discoideum as a model system for studying the functions of proteins linked to human disease. Current research in the lab is focused on revealing the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the neuronal ceroid lipofuscinoses (NCLs), commonly known as Batten disease (the most common form of childhood neurodegeneration).
For more information please visit: http://huberlab.ca
A Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology or a related area is required (e.g., biochemistry). Candidates with experience in cell culture, PCR and gene cloning, recombinant protein expression, immunoprecipitation, SDS-PAGE and western blotting, immunofluorescence, and epifluorescence/confocal microscopy are preferred. Responsibilities may also include the supervision of undergraduate and graduate students.
Interested applicants should submit (1) a cover letter that includes a brief summary of research experience/interests/goals (1-2 pages), (2) an up-to-date CV, (3) copies of transcript(s), and (4) the names and contact information of 2 academic references to Dr. Robert Huber (roberthuber@trentu.ca).
Posting end date: 2026-03-31
