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Currently Accepting Applicants for Undergraduate and Graduate Trainees for:
1) Currently Accepting Applicants for Related Undergraduate Projects in BHSc and BME programs
Qualified applicants will be in process of obtaining an undergraduate degree related to medicine, health sciences, biology, engineering or biomedical sciences with a minimum GPA of 3.5 (last 1-2 years). Preference will be given to those with prior basic science training in human tissue culture or for those with training / interest in biomedical engineering and biofabrication. Due to complex nature of projects in lab, preference will also be given to those interested in future honors and graduate studies projects to build on training. A variety of projects focused on assessing basic tissue culture techniques, 3D tissue model design / advancement related to microfluidics / automation / sensor integration plus image and sequencing databases analysis / programming are available. All undergraduates will be partnered with a more senior lab member.Â
All trainees will be provided:
Frequent (daily-weekly) direct supervision by the lab PI, have a detailed career development / mentoring plan, be encouraged to obtain additional training outside the lab (eg university MyGrad courses, potential trips abroad), attend conferences annually, and contribute new lab projects during training. Be a part of a fun and collaborative team that values diverse perspectives with emphasis on Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity and accepting of all LGBTQIA2S+ sex and gender identities.
***For inquiries, please contact Lab PI Mark Gillrie Directly - mark.gillrie@ucalgary.ca with CV, most recent transcripts (undergrad and graduates not PDA), and brief message of interest (1-2 paragraphs). Potential candidates will be contacted and references potentially requested if initial meeting proves promising for both parties! ***