Training Opportunities | Department of Medicine | School of Medicine

GIDRU comprises a multidisciplinary group of clinical and basic science researchers with a wide range of expertise, including gut microbiome, motility, and neuroimmune pain signaling, in both health and disease. We routinely use animal models, cell cultures, molecular biology, mass spectrometry, and sophisticated imaging. Moreover, GIDRU actively integrates with the GI Clinical Trials group, who conduct government-funded, and pharmaceutical-sponsored studies in motility, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, and other gastrointestinal-related conditions.

We provide training opportunities to students at all levels in their career journey. Whether you are interested in starting a 4th year thesis project, pursuing a graduate level degree, or honing your research skills and professional development as a postdoc, we are always on the lookout for bright, curious, hardworking trainees to join our team. Many of our trainees go on to secure leading positions in academia, medicine, and industry.

How to Apply

GIDRU is committed to providing an equitable, diverse, and inclusive research environment, and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

Undergraduates and graduate level – we accept students enrolled through Queen’s Faculty of Health Sciences, which includes, but is not limited to, the Department of Biomedical and Molecular Sciences, Centre for Neuroscience Studies, and Translational Medicine Graduate Programs. Interested applicants may also contact the GIDRU investigator of interest or the GIDRU manager, Dr. Kaede Takami (kaede.takami@queensu.ca), to learn more about GIDRU and available training positions.
Postdoctoral level – Please contact the investigator of interest directly to inquire about potential fellowship opportunities. Alternatively, email the GIDRU manager, Dr. Kaede Takami (kaede.takami@queensu.ca), who can assist in facilitating the process.