Research Fellow - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About SickKids:

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

We are located with the Developmental and Stem Cell Biology Program of the Research Institute at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto and are affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our lab focuses on mechanisms of morphogenesis and transcription in the early organ-stage mouse embryo using methods that combine biological and physical approaches.

We employ mouse genetics, live imaging, genomics, chromatin conformation capture, force sensor measurements using FLIM, and custom micro-scale devices to measure tissue properties in vivo.

Our four PhD students and two postdocs have backgrounds predominantly in biology, but engineering and physics are also represented within the lab and among our collaborators.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and creative researcher with an open mind and a strong work ethic to join our team.

Here's What You'll Get To Do:

Complete one principal project and contribute to others within the lab or with external collaborators.
Collaborate with researchers in other disciplines within and external to the lab.
Learn custom methods and assist in devising new ones.
Details of potential projects are available upon request.

Here's What You'll Need:

PhD or equivalent degree.
Knowledge of genetics, developmental and cell biology is required.
Knowledge of biophysics, computer science or engineering is beneficial.
Strong work ethic, organisation and collaborative ability.
Creativity and open mindedness.

Employment Type:
Temporary, Full-Time (1 year).

Our Commitment to Diversity:

The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital's receipt of all necessary documentation.

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