Postdoctoral Fellow - Ubiquitin
- Employer
- University of Toronto
- Location
- Toronto (City), Ontario (CA)
- Salary
- Commensurate with experience and in accordance with the collective agreement.
- Closing date
- Apr 15, 2019
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- Discipline
- Life Sciences, Health Sciences
- Position Type
- Full Time
- Job Type
- Postdoc
- Organization Type
- Academia
DONNELLY CENTRE
University of Toronto
JOB POSTING – POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW
Area of Research: Manipulating the ubiquitin proteasome system to develop novel therapeutics
Description of Duties: Two post-doctoral positions are available in which the candidates will conduct innovative research on harnessing the power of the ubiquitin system to treat human diseases. The successful candidates will be part of a larger team of scientists in the Sidhu laboratory that is broadly focused on using protein engineering to develop novel therapeutics.
This is an excellent training opportunity that will allow the candidates to participate in a multidisciplinary scientific program that bridges basic science and translational pre-clinical research. Our work involves collaborations with academics as well as industry partners from around the world. The candidates will gain exposure to innovative approaches that are critical to the burgeoning biotechnology sector.
We are looking for individuals who are team-players, highly productive, and are able to deliver results in a timely fashion. Strong expertise in molecular/cellular biology, protein engineering/biochemistry, structural biology, or high-throughput screening is preferred. Individuals are expected to be able to design and perform experiments independently, write manuscripts, and present in regular meetings as well as international conferences.
Salary: Commensurate with experience and in accordance with the collective agreement.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates should have a PhD in molecular/cellular biology, protein biochemistry, or a related discipline. They will be responsible for assay design, experimental execution, manuscript preparation, and data presentation. Strong communication and record keeping skills are needed.
Application Instructions: All individuals interested in this position must submit, via email, a cover letter and curriculum vitae to sidhurecruit2019@gmail.com.
Closing Date: Ten working days from posting date OR until position has been filled.
Supervisor: Professor Sachdev Sidhu (Scientific supervision Dr. Jacky Chung)
Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Term: 1 year (with possiblility of renewal up to 3 years)
FTE:
The normal hours of work are 40 hours per week for a full-time Postdoctoral Fellow (pro-rated for those holding a partial appointment) recognizing that the needs of the employee’s research and training and the needs of the supervisor’s research program may require flexibility in the performance of the employee’s duties and hours of work.
Employment as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Toronto is covered by the terms of the CUPE 3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
This job is posted in accordance with the CUPE3902 Unit 5 Collective Agreement.
The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
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