Our mission is to make a meaningful impact for patients with obesity and diabetes, through expending our knowledge in endocrinology and metabolism.
Our lab is dedicated to train and mentor next-generation scientists. We respect individuals from different backgrounds and are committed to create a safe environment to empower creative thinking and foster scientific integrity. We are excited to offer career opportunities for enthusiastic individuals to join our collaborative research team:
🔥 Hiring Now- Research Technician
Candidates with a background in physiology, cell biology, or histology are encouraged to apply. Previous hands-on experience in mouse-based experimental techniques including injections, surgeries, and colony management is preferred. The ability to work independently and in a team setting is required. Please see details about the position here, and contact YCC (yi-chun.chen@usask.ca) with cover letter, CV, and contact information for two references.
Undergraduate Student
Candidates with an interest in biomedical research, and are committed to work in the laboratory for a minimum of 6 hours per week are encouraged to apply. Please contact YCC (yi-chun.chen@usask.ca) with CV and transcripts. Guide on how to get involved in research can be found here.
MSc Student
Candidates with a background in physiology, cell biology, or biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Previous hands-on lab experience or basic programming skills is preferred, but not essential. Please contact YCC (yi-chun.chen@usask.ca) with a letter of motivation, CV, and transcripts. Details about the Graduate Programs can be found here.
PhD Student
Candidates with a background in physiology, cell biology, or biochemistry are encouraged to apply. Previous hands-on lab experience or basic programming skills is preferred. The ability to work independently and in a team setting is required. Please contact YCC (yi-chun.chen@usask.ca) with a letter of motivation, CV, transcripts, and contact information for two references. Details about the Graduate Programs can be found here.
Summer Undergraduate Student
There are no open summer student positions available at this time. Please check back in Winter 2025 for details on new openings.
Postdoctoral Fellow
There are no open postdoctoral fellow positions available at this time. Please check back in Spring 2026 for details on new openings.