Dr. Deepak Kaushik, Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Medicine, Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN, St. John’s, Canada), is currently recruiting MSc/PhD fellows to join a CIHR-funded research project focused on exploring the immunometabolic pathways of macrophages and microglia in multiple sclerosis (MS).
The Kaushik Lab is committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable research environment that values diversity in all its forms. To learn more about ongoing research and recent publications, please visit: https://kaushiklab.com.
Why MUN? The Faculty of Medicine at MUN features state-of-the-art medical laboratories equipped with high-resolution confocal imaging, a Seahorse analyzer for metabolic profiling, flow sorters and cytometers, an electron microscopy suite with advanced tissue processing tools, and a 10X genomics platform for single-cell and bulk RNA sequencing. The place also offers numerous collaborative opportunities. More info: https://www.mun.ca/medicine/administrative-departments/medical-laboratories/
Ideal Candidate- The ideal candidate will have completed a master’s degree (for PhD) or Bachelor’s Hons (for MSc), possess foundational laboratory experience in immunology and/or neuroscience. A strong passion for research is essential. Previous research contributions, such as co-authorship on publications, will be considered an asset. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or possess the necessary permits to undertake doctoral studies in Canada.
Application Requirements- Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, a CV along with the transcripts and a personal statement outlining their research experience, expectations from the training and their short- and long-term goals. Fellowship will be commensurate with CIHR guidelines. If interested, send in your applications to dkaushik@mun.ca
Start date: September 2025