Our lab contains researchers and trainees from diverse backgrounds. We always strive to make the lab an inclusive, caring, fun and stimulating place to do research. Trainees are encouraged to take ownership of their own projects and grow as independent scientific thinkers. We work together to build individualized training plans, covering research, communication and career development, to support each person’s career journey, whether in academia, industry or beyond.

Postdoc positions

Applicants with a Ph.D. and a strong background in developmental biology, genetics, or molecular biology are encouraged to apply.  Interested individuals should send a CV, a short statement of research interests, and names of three references to grewalss@ucalgary.ca

MSc and PhD positions

Graduate students can join our lab as part of the Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Graduate Program. Applicants with an undergraduate degree in any area related to the biological sciences are encouraged to apply. Details about graduate studies within the Cumming School of Medicine at University of Calgary can be found here. Interested individuals should send a CV, a short statement of research interests, and names of three references to grewalss@ucalgary.ca

Undergraduate research opportunities

We welcome undergraduate researchers to the lab. The accessibility and tractability of Drosophila as a model system make it an ideal introduction to experimental research, and undergraduates in our lab are able to quickly develop their own projects. Over the years, many undergraduates have joined the lab and contributed to our research discoveries and publications, and many have gone on to graduate and medical school.

• Summer studentships. Undergraduates interested in a summer research project should contact us (grewalss@ucalgary.ca) in the fall semester of the preceding year with a CV and a short statement of their research goals and interests. More information on summer studentship programs can be found here.

• Research during the academic year. Students can also carry out a research project in the lab during the academic year as part of their undergraduate coursework, usually through CMMB 528/530 or MDSC 507/508/528. Interested students should contact us (grewalss@ucalgary.ca) well before the start of the relevant term with a CV and a short statement of their goals and interests.

• Accelerated Master’s program (BHSc). Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) students intersted in joining the lab through the Accelerated MSc Stream should contact us early to discuss fit and potential opportunities. More information on the program can be found here.

For any of these opportunities, please reach out to grewalss@ucalgary.ca.