Post-doctoral Research Fellow - Toronto, Canada - SickKids

SickKids

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Toronto, Canada

3 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:

Postdoctoral fellow position in mouse genome engineering

Here's What You'll Get To Do

Lead projects developing cuttingedge technologies to produce mouse models of human disease
Develop knowledge and skills in mouse genetics, genome engineering, and methodologies for generating genetically engineered mouse models, including mouse embryo manipulation
Act as a knowledge resource within a multidisciplinary team
Develop mentoring and leadership skills
Disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and seminars

Here's What You'll Need

Strong background in molecular biology and/or genetics.
Experience working with mouse models is an asset.
Selfmotivation and the ability to work independently.
Demonstrated time management and multitasking capabilities.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills.

Employment Type
2-year contract + possibility of extension

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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