Training Opportunities

The Parsons Lab welcomes inquiries from motivated students (honours, MSc, PhD) and postdocs interested in synaptic physiology, glutamate transport, and neurodegeneration research. Please note that available positions are constantly evolving based on project needs and funding availability. If you are interested in joining the lab, please send a brief 1–2 paragraph summary of your research interests, including what you would specifically like to explore in our lab and how that aligns with the techniques we use. Please also include the names and contact information of three academic or research references. Please send all information to Dr. Matthew Parsons.


The Karwi Lab is excited to welcome graduate students who are interested in studying how modulating energy metabolism in the heart and immune cells can impact the occurrence and severity of cardiometabolic diseases. Our research program utilizes cutting-edge techniques in clinical translational settings to delve into this important research. If you're interested in learning more, please contact Dr. Qutuba Karwi.


Professor Guangju Zhai at Memorial University of Newfoundland has an opening for an enthusiastic postdoctoral genetic epidemiologist to work on multi-omics study of osteoarthritis and other common disorders. If interested in more information, please see the following postdoctoral researcher position document.


The Esseltine Lab has open positions for graduate students interested in studying rare genetic diseases using patient-derived stem cells.  PhD students preferred, but exceptional MSc candidates will also be considered. If interested please contact Dr. Jessica Esseltine.


The Stachniak Lab is currently seeking M.Sc/Ph.D. students. Previous electrophysiology experience is an asset but not required. For further information, and contact information, please visit Tevye Stachniak's faculty page.