Two Post-Doc Positions Available

Department of Food Science, University of Guelph, ON, Canada

 

Positions:

Two Post-Doc positions are available in the Food Bioactive Factors group at University of Guelph, ON beginning in March 1, 2009. In general, the projects are related to bioactive peptides on anti-inflammatory and immunomodulatory functions in gut health and immunity. DR. Mine is currently leading an interdisciplinary project of AFMNet.

 

Project Descriptions:

(1). Food derived bioactive peptides in mucosal immunity. This project aims to understand molecular mechanisms of di/tri-peptides gene interaction and its impact on gut health and immunity.

(2). Molecular allergology of food allergens. This project aims to design the recombinant allergens of egg proteins to induce tolerance and understanding its cellular mechanisms.

(3) Anti-microbial peptides as innate immunity. This project aims to discover novel immunological defense mechanisms of anti-microbial peptides.

 

Requirements:

Post Doctoral candidates: Candidates should have a Ph.D. in biochemistry, immunology, biomedical science, nutritional science, food science, or a related subject. Preference will be given to candidates who have demonstrated high productivity in research (in terms of publications and presentations), and who have good critical thinking, research design, communication, self-motivation, and team working skills.

 

Application Submission:

Please submit a resume and three letters of recommendation by January 15, 2009 to:

 

Yoshinori MINE, Ph.D., Professor

Department of Food Science

University of Guelph

Guelph, Ontario, Canada N1G2W1

Phone: +1-519-824-4120 x52901

Fax: +1-519-824-6631

E mail; ymine@uoguelph.ca

Web Site:

http://www.yminelab.com/ymine.html