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:
Undergraduate Students:
PharmD and U of M undergraduate students can apply to various summer student funding opportunities (e.g., UM Undergraduate Research Award (URA), College of Pharmacy PharmD Undergraduate Summer Research Experience).
Research Interns:
Internship positions (local or international, onsite or remote) are open on a rolling basis.
Graduate Students:
We are currently not looking any additional students. However, studentship may open in 2025.
Prospective students/trainees 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.
Current Priorities for Graduate Positions:
General Qualifications:
Professor's Stipend: ~$20,000/year. Please note, if a student receives a major (e.g., Rady, UMGF, Vanier, Research Manitoba, CHRIM) scholarship, the scholarship amount will replace the living expenses and a top-up will be provided ($3,000).
Tuition Fees: https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees/graduate
Check Section: All other master's programs >> 2023 - 2024 Full-time master's program fees.
**International MSc students with GPA >3.5 (out of 4.0) in the last two semesters typically gets an entrance scholarship (IGSES) that covers the differential fees from local students.**
https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/108.htm
Self-Funding: If you have received an external fund, it is possible to get support and admission for graduate studies. Please e-mail Dr. Maruf to discuss suitable projects. ALL students must secure funding before getting admission to our college.
English Language Requirement: https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-student-admissions/requirements#english-language-proficiency-requirements
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Please send the following (if available) for consideration:
Current Open Positions:
Undergraduate Students:
PharmD and U of M undergraduate students can apply to various summer student funding opportunities (e.g., UM Undergraduate Research Award (URA), College of Pharmacy PharmD Undergraduate Summer Research Experience).
Research Interns:
Internship positions (local or international, onsite or remote) are open on a rolling basis.
- Clinical Data Analyst (Biostatistics/Bioinformatics background)
Graduate Students:
We are currently not looking any additional students. However, studentship may open in 2025.
Prospective students/trainees 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.
Current Priorities for Graduate Positions:
- 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.
- 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 language skills (IELTS overall 7.0 with no band score <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 Stipend: ~$20,000/year. Please note, if a student receives a major (e.g., Rady, UMGF, Vanier, Research Manitoba, CHRIM) scholarship, the scholarship amount will replace the living expenses and a top-up will be provided ($3,000).
Tuition Fees: https://umanitoba.ca/registrar/tuition-fees/graduate
Check Section: All other master's programs >> 2023 - 2024 Full-time master's program fees.
**International MSc students with GPA >3.5 (out of 4.0) in the last two semesters typically gets an entrance scholarship (IGSES) that covers the differential fees from local students.**
https://umanitoba.ca/faculties/graduate_studies/funding/108.htm
Self-Funding: If you have received an external fund, it is possible to get support and admission for graduate studies. Please e-mail Dr. Maruf to discuss suitable projects. ALL students must secure funding before getting admission to our college.
English Language Requirement: https://umanitoba.ca/graduate-studies/graduate-student-admissions/requirements#english-language-proficiency-requirements
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Please send the following (if available) for consideration:
- Add a subject line: Research Position Inquiry
- 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)
