Research Associate (Limited Term) Positions: Competitive Pay and Benefits
University of Toronto’s Department of Molecular Genetics 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 genetics, molecular biology, and genomics research. It offers cutting-edge educational programs and conducts innovative research to understand genetic mechanisms in health and disease. The department collaborates across disciplines to drive breakthroughs in molecular genetics. It plays a key role in scientific and medical advancements. 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
Faculty: 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
Appointment Type: Grant – Term
Job Category: Research Administration and Teaching
Location: St. George, ON, CA
Requisition ID: 41087
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education:Â Candidates should hold a PhD in Biology, Genomics and Computer Science
Experience: Candidates should have 4+ years of related industry experience leading, designing, and implementing a computational framework
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should have demonstrable experience writing high-performance code in two or more of these languages: C/C++, Julia, Python, or R, and with one or more frameworks like BLAS and OpenMPI
- The candidate should have demonstrable experience designing and implementing GPGPU algorithms with frameworks like CUDA
- The candidate should have demonstrable knowledge of APIs for 3D vector graphics, such as GLSL and OpenGL
- The candidate should have demonstrable experience writing user interfaces for the web with technologies like HTML/CSS/JavaScript and UI frameworks like React; experience with WebGL
- The candidate should have demonstrable experience deploying and managing cloud infrastructure in AWS or GCP, with technologies like Docker and Terraform
- The candidate should have previous experience related to computational simulations of morphology and/or 3D topological analysis of biological components
- The candidate should have experience preparing grant applications and presenting results at international conferences and publications in a topic of research relevant to these qualifications
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to independently lead, design, and implement the computational framework required to predict and simulate biological, ecological, and experimental determinants of viral biology
- The candidates should be able to deploy computational models on highly scalable cloud computing infrastructure to facilitate the dissemination of data to the scientific community
- The candidates should be able to integrate biological expertise with demonstrable experience in algorithm design, software development, database management, and deployment of scalable services
- The candidates should be able to effectively write scientific papers, prepare data and text for grant applications, and communicate research findings at national and international scientific conferences
- The candidates should be able to assist with teaching, grant writing, and performing administrative duties
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.