Training Positions in the THRiVE Discovery Lab

Thank you for your interest in joining the THRiVE Discovery Lab. We accept trainees at all levels, from many disciplines (eg. nutrition, biochemistry, statistics, computer programming, medicine, pediatrics, physician assistant studies). If you are interested in joining our team, please provide the information requested below.

Learn about our City and Institutions:
Potential Undergraduate Students
Please use the phrase "Potential Undergraduate Student" in the subject of your email, and include the following:
  1. Why, specifically, you are interested in Dr. Azad's research program. Please comment on at least 1 paper from our lab.
  2. Your CV or resume.
  3. Details of your previous education, including GPA and academic transcripts (unofficial is fine). 
  4. Details of any previous research experience (if applicable), including contact information for your supervisor.
  5. An example (attachment) of your previous research experience (eg. conference abstract or poster, project report, journal publication). If you do not have research experience, please include another example of your work (eg. essay, paper or assignment).

Potential MSc Students
Please use the phrase “Potential MSc Student” in the subject of your email, and include all of the information above, PLUS:
  • What graduate program you are interested in (Dr. Azad supervises students in Community Health Sciences, Human Nutritional Sciences, Immunology and Pediatrics and Child Health) and what start date you are aiming for.
  • If your undergraduate degree is from a school outside of North America that is not ranked in the top 500 schools internationally, please provide some information to help us understand the caliber of your institution and your standing in your graduating class.
  • If English is not your first language, please provide your English proficiency scores.
  • If applicable, describe any funding available to support your studies. (This is not a requirement, but some international students are supported by funding programs in their home country. If this applies to you, please include this information.)

Potential PhD Students
Please use the phrase "Potential PhD Student" in the subject of your email and include all of the information above, PLUS details of:
  • Your MSc degree (courses completed, name of thesis advisor, and a copy of your thesis) 
  • Abstracts at a national or international conferences (please provide copies)
  • Publications in international journals, if applicable (please provide copies)

Potential Postdoctoral Fellows
Please use the phrase "Potential Postdoc" in the subject of your email and include all of the information above, PLUS:
  • Details of your PhD degree (courses completed, name of advisor, a copy of your thesis if applicable, and date of completion - note, this should be within the last 2 years, or expected within the next year). 
  • A statement of research interests, summarizing your research experience to date, your career goals, and how working in our lab will help you attain these goals.
Also, please ensure your CV includes information about:
  • Teaching, mentoring or supervisory experience
  • Grant writing experience
  • Research awards or studentships you have received
  • Statistical analysis experience (indicate what software, methods, and packages you have used)