Postdoctoral Fellows and Graduate Students with Dr. Toshifumi Yokota: Neuromuscular Diseases

Dr. Toshifumi Yokota's laboratory at the University of Alberta is actively seeking applications for various positions including postdoctoral fellows, as well as undergraduate and graduate students. Ideal candidates for the postdoctoral positions should be highly motivated individuals who have earned their PhD within the past three years. 

Dr. Yokota's laboratory is internationally renowned for its groundbreaking work in the field of genome-editing/antisense technology. His research group focuses on investigating and developing treatments for muscular dystrophy and rare genetic diseases using a combination of experimental and computational approaches. It employs cutting-edge techniques such as antisense oligonucleotides, delivery technologies, CRISPR/Cas9, and machine learning to advance our understanding of these conditions and develop innovative therapeutic strategies. By joining the lab, you will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. 

Trainees will have the opportunity to gain a diverse skill set encompassing various areas of research. Dr. Yokota and his research group are dedicated to providing comprehensive training that equips trainees with the necessary skills to excel in their individual projects and prepare them for successful academic research careers or other health-related career paths. This includes in silico drug design, muscle cell culture (both human and animal cells), working with animal models, conducting muscle physiology studies (such as exercise studies), histology techniques, confocal/two-photon laser microscopy, molecular analysis (such as RNA-seq and quantitative real-time reverse transcription PCR analysis), molecular cloning, protein biochemistry, and proteomics analysis. By acquiring proficiency in these techniques, trainees will develop a strong foundation of skills that are essential for conducting cutting-edge research in the biomedical field. These skills will not only contribute to their academic research endeavours but also open up opportunities for careers in non-academic health-related fields.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with muscular dystrophy and genetic diseases, and if you are eager to contribute to cutting-edge research in a dynamic and supportive research team, you are encouraged to apply. To apply, please submit your CV, a brief statement of your research interests and career goals, and the contact information for three references to toshifumi.yokota@ualberta.ca