Masters Student
Your Role
Job TitleMasters Student
Qualifications (Detailed)Related BSc degrees in biology, biomedical sciences.
Strong academic background, minimum GPA 3.5.
Interest in cell biology, lung biology.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesStudent will be responsible for using magnetic cell sorting (MACs) to isolate structural cells from lung tissue (mouse/human) and optimize cell culture conditions to support growth and cryopreservation. Student will be responsible for optimizing lung organoid growth and technology development, and explore how environmental stimuli influence organoid function and development.
Skills and Benefits to be Gained from this PositionHands-on training in primary tissue processing and cell isolation
Experience in lung organoid culture systems
Exposure to translational lung and environmental health research
Opportunities to collaborate within interdisciplinary research teams
Potential involvement in air pollution–related research initiatives
Involvement of Animals, Humans and/or HazardsAnimalsMouse lung tissueHumansHuman lung tissue
How to Apply
DeadlineMay 31, 2026
University LevelUndergraduate, Graduate
Application MethodEmail
Required Application Materials
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcript
- A statement indicating the school, program and year that you are currently enrolled in.
The Project
Project TitleLung Niche Cell Biology & Organoid Platform Development
Project DescriptionWe are seeking a motivated MSc student to help establish advanced methodologies for lung niche cell isolation and lung organoid platform development. The project will focus on modifying and optimizing existing protocols to isolate and characterize key lung niche cell populations from human donor tissues and murine models, supporting cutting-edge organoid research. This work will directly contribute to studies investigating how environmental exposures affect lung structure and repair.
Research Objectives:
1) Establish robust protocols for isolating lung niche cell populations from multiple human donors and animal models, including such as airway/alveolar epithelial, endothelial, and mesenchymal cells.
2) Develop and maintain a lung organoid platform by optimizing extracellular matrix conditions to support growth, differentiation, and experimental applications.
Student will be co-supervised by Dr. Christopher Pascoe and Dr. Xinhui Wu.
Researcher/SupervisorDr Christopher Pascoe
FacultyRady Faculty of Health Sciences
Department/SchoolPhysiology & Pathophysiology
Phone2047893345
Job Terms
Number of Jobs1
Job DatesSeptember 01, 2026 to [tbd]Co-supervised with Dr. Wu
Hours Per Week40
Other InformationMSc student in Department of Physiology and Pathophysiology
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