Research associate (limited term)
University of Toronto’s Department of Molecular Genetics Department based in St. George, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Research associate. University of Toronto’s Department of Molecular Genetics specializes in genetic and molecular biology research. It offers comprehensive programs in genetics, genomics, and molecular biology at undergraduate and graduate levels. The department focuses on understanding molecular mechanisms related to health and disease. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: University of Toronto
Department: Department of Molecular Genetics
Organization: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Position: Research associate (limited term)
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $52574.00 – $98576.00 yearly
Employment Type: Full time
Employee Group:Â Research Associate
Job Category:Â Research Administration & Teaching
Location: St. George, ON, CA
Job ID: 41088
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should have completion of a PhD in Biology, Microbiology, Genetics and Genomics
Experience: Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in the field of computational virology
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a similar field, or an equivalent record of research and education experience in a related field
- The candidates should have a demonstrated capacity to write scientific papers, generate figures, and strategically plan and execute research experiments
- The candidates should have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills and a proven ability to work in a collaborative laboratory environment
- The candidates should have experience in preparing grant applications and the communication of scientific results at international conferences
- The candidates should have publications in the topic of research interest relevant to these qualifications
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to strategically design, plan, and execute a research program focused on novel virus discovery
- The candidates should be able to establish reproducible bioinformatic screening protocols to identify novel viruses from public sequencing datasets and analyze their phylogenetic and ecological relationships
- The candidates should be able to systematically review published literature associated with sequencing datasets for the clinical and molecular interpretation of virus-host and plant-animal interactions
- The candidates should be able to liaise with collaborators and aggregate disparate data sources for systematic reporting and analysis of plant viruses and other viruses
- The candidates should be able to prepare materials for manuscripts, grants, and scientific presentations and write scientific papers for publication and peer-review
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
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