Description:

Dr. JY (Eric) Lee’s laboratory at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Medicine is recruiting graduate students to join our CIHR/NSERC-funded projects and study the biology and chemistry of integral membrane proteins. We employ an integrative approach by combining protein engineering and enzymology, crystallography, electron microscopy, live-cell imaging, and in silico bioinformatics and molecular simulation. We look for self-motivated individuals who will demonstrate passion and creativity towards characterizing the structure-function relationship of important pathological/physiological targets and thrive in a collaborative environment.

• Undertake assigned projects by working as a team (2-3 students) with fellow undergraduate and/or graduate students
• Write and generate publication/conference-quality figures and presentations
• Write research proposals for scholarship/internship applications
• Take opportunities to collaborate internally or externally
• Maintain lab instruments and reagent
• Maintain legible and detailed lab notes

Requirements:

• Majors in structural biology, biophysics, biochemistry, biotechnology, or related fields
• Good academic performance (usually cGPA ≥ 7.5) and passion of basic research in life sciences
• Preferably have plan to stay for honors’ thesis research
• Take opportunities to collaborate internally or externally
• Maintain lab instruments and reagent
• Maintain legible and detailed lab notes

To apply:

Please send your CV and a letter of intent to Dr. Lee. Successful candidates will be notified for interviews, at which time reference letters or writing examples may be required for certain positions. Application will remain open until positions are filled.