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Want to live, study and play in beautiful BC? The West Lab at The University of British Columbia Okanagan campus has funding currently available for PhD students and postdocs interested in studying the neural control of the circulation. The West Lab primarily focuses on cardio-autonomic control in the setting of spinal cord injury and has an additional basic circulatory physiology focus on neuro-cardiac interactions. The lab uses a variety of animal models with a focus on in vivo measurement techniques, including cardiac pressure-volume loops, direct neural recordings of sympathetic nerve activity, ultrasound, and intraparenchymal measures of spinal cord oxygenation, in addition to standard wet lab techniques. The lab offers an open and inclusive work environment, a competitive stipend/salary, and benefits from a rich collaborative network with other researchers based at the Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management (CCDPM), the International Collaboration on Repair Discovery (ICORD), and the Centre for Heart Lung and Vascular Health (CHLVH), as well as a number of industry collaborations.
Interested applicants at the graduate level should have a strong academic background in physiology and ideally have prior experience working with animal models. Interested applicants at the postdoctoral level should have expertise in small animal surgery (or a willingness to learn), evidence of high-quality scholarly output, and a strong academic background in either integrated systems physiology or spinal cord injury. Funded areas of research range from studying the sympathetic control of the circulation to testing the therapeutic efficacy of various acute and chronic interventions in the field of spinal cord injury. Applicants should send a cover letter and copy of their CV directly to Dr. Christopher West (chris.west@ubc.ca)
This posting is for the UBC Okanagan campus in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
Please refer to reference number NC-55924 during correspondence about this position.
To express interest and initiate contact to the principal investigator applicants are encouraged to follow the instructions as provided in the position description or to submit the form on the Nature Careers website. Please note that applicants will have to complete an online application to the University of British Columbia and gain admission as a graduate student to the university.
About UBC
The University of British Columbia is a global centre for research and teaching, consistently ranked among the top 20 public universities in the world. UBC’s Okanagan campus is an intimate learning community embracing bold new ways of thinking. We attract exceptional students and faculty who aim to change the world.
Doctoral studies at UBC Okanagan
The Okanagan campus offers doctoral programs in a broad range of discipline-specific or interdisciplinary options. UBCO graduate students form a diverse, tight-knit community of just over 1,000 scholars, supported by an institution that recognizes the significant contribution of doctoral researchers. At UBCO, you will be supported with a variety of professional development opportunities and workshops, to assist with your academic, professional and personal success. You are encouraged to review funding opportunities listed in our awards and scholarships database to determine funding options for your doctoral degree. Top international students benefit from the International Doctoral Partial Tuition Award and may be nominated for the prestigious International Doctoral Fellowship which provides an annual $25,000 stipend plus tuition for four years.
About Kelowna
UBC’s Okanagan campus borders the dynamic city of Kelowna, a hub of economic development with a population of about 150,000 people – the fourth fastest growing population in Canada. In fact, the Okanagan Valley is rated one of the best communities in Canada to grow your business. More than 160 buses travel daily from campus to key locations such as Kelowna’s cultural district and thriving downtown waterfront. The campus is two minutes from the Kelowna International Airport, one of the top 10 busiest airports in Canada.
