The University of Manitoba College of Pharmacy is one of Canada's eleven faculties/colleges of pharmacy. It is located on Bannatyne Campus in the state-of-the-art Apotex Centre, which features modern laboratories, teaching facilities, and student spaces. The University of Manitoba is a member of Canada's U15 group of research-Intensive universities.
Current Open Positions:
Staff: We are looking for a part-time (10 - 20 hours/week) Clinical Research Assistant (CRA), starting June 1, 2024. The CRA will: (1) assist in writing research protocols and developing projects in RedCap, (2) draft human ethics applications for clinical research studies (3) recruit participants for various research projects, (4) help with background research for grant submission, and (5) co-author publications and research reports.
Previous experience working in clinical research is preferred. Experience with graphics design is an asset. Please e-mail [abdullah.maruf@umanitoba.ca] us with a letter of interest and your CV.
Research Interns: Internship positions (local or international, onsite or remote) are open on a rolling basis. We are looking for volunteers for the following positions:
Clinical Research Assistant (Clinical research background)
Clinical Data Analyst (Biostatistics/Bioinformatics background)
Graduate Students: Prospective graduate students are requested to contact Dr. Maruf via e-mail to inquire about open positions and potential fit in the lab. We will reply with interview details if you are considered for a position.
Part-Time Graduate Student Positions: Healthcare professionals can complete their graduate degree part-time at the University of Manitoba College of Pharmacy. If you are a practicing healthcare professional in Manitoba, please e-mail Dr. Maruf to discuss suitable projects.
Current Priorities for Graduate Positions: We are actively seeking graduate students (MSc or MSc followed by Ph.D.) at the University of Manitoba for Winter or Fall of 2025. Preference will be given to someone who is already in Canada.
[1] Precision Medicine[preferably with a pharmacy/bioinformatics/molecular biology background]
Have experience or interest in using large high dimensional data sets, including genomic data (i.e., array-based genotyping, CNV, sequencing) or transcriptomic data (i.e., RNA sequencing).
Have experience or interest in a variety of basic and specialized genetic laboratory techniques and procedures, including DNA extraction and quantification, genotyping, and qPCR.
[2] Clinical Epidemiology/Health Outcomes/Global Precision Public Health [preferably with an epidemiology/biostatistics background]
Have experience or interest in clinical data collection, management (e.g., cleaning, linking), analysis (preparing detailed analytic plans using basic statistical methods), visualization, and interpretation.
Have experience or interest in evidence synthesis (e.g., systematic reviews) and (network) meta-analysis.
General Qualifications:
A bachelor's and/or master's degree (e.g., biomedical/health sciences)
Excellent academic track record (cGPA > 3.5 out of 4.0)
Excellent English skills in reading and writing (IELTS overall 7.0, no band less than 6.5)
A creative and proactive person who is passionate about research
A ambitious team player who can also work independently
A strong commitment to do research work full-time while pursuing the degree
------------------------------------------------------------------------ Professor's Funding: $16,000 (MSc)/Year and $18,000 (PhD)/Year for living expenses (plus tuition fees for Years 1 and 2). Please note, if a student receives a major (e.g., Rady, UMGF, Vanier, Research Manitoba) scholarship, the scholarship amount will replace the living expenses and a top-up will be provided ($3,000).
Self-Funding: If you have received an external fund, or want to study part-time (students from professional background who are residing in Canada), it is possible to get support and admission for graduate studies. Please e-mail Dr. Maruf to discuss suitable projects.
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A cover letter describing your research background, future research interests, and how your qualifications fit the criteria mentioned in one or more of Maruf Lab's research priorities or current open positions (as an attachment)
Detailed academic CV with a list of 2 referees (as an attachment)
Copy of bachelor and graduate-level transcripts (as an attachment)
Copy of academic IELTS/TOEFL (Academic) results (as an attachment)