Dalhousie University is seeking international PhD students and postdoctoral fellows to join the research group of Assistant Professor Locke Davenport Huyer through the Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA) program. This one-time federal initiative aims to attract top research talent to Canada in strategic areas critical to innovation and health impact. The lab focuses on the interface of polymer chemistry, biomaterials, and immunology, integrating immune phenotyping with application-driven biomaterial design. Research projects utilize advanced cellular, metabolic, and multi-omic approaches to understand how immunometabolic function shapes fibrotic pathology at biomaterial interfaces, directly informing the design of immune-interactive materials for medical devices, drug delivery platforms, and immunomodulatory therapies.

Funding is available for PhD students ($40,000/year for up to 3 years) and postdoctoral fellows ($70,000/year for up to 2 years). The research environment is highly interdisciplinary, with opportunities for interactive mentorship, clinical and industry collaborations, and a strong record of high-impact publications. Applicants should have backgrounds in polymer science, macromolecular chemistry, biomedical or chemical engineering, immunology, cell biology, or related life sciences. Computational approaches to immunophenotyping are also valued. Candidates must currently reside outside of Canada. The application deadline is January 26, 2025.

For more information about the research group, visit davenporthuyerlab.com. Interested candidates should email a brief statement of interest and CV to [email protected] to discuss project fit and CIRTA eligibility.