Postdoctoral fellow position in mouse genome engineering
We seek a highly motivated post-doctoral fellow to apply, develop and improve technologies for generating mouse models of human disease using the latest tools for genome engineering, including RNA-guided nucleases, recombinases, and integrases. The successful candidate would join a team of researchers in the laboratory of Dr. Lauryl Nutter at The Hospital for Sick Children within the Model Production Core at The Centre for Phenogenomics. The Centre for Phenogenomics, located in Toronto, Canada, is a national facility dedicated to developing tools and platforms for cutting-edge basic and biomedical research using mice.
Here’s What You’ll Get To Do
Lead projects developing cutting-edge 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 multi-disciplinary team
Develop mentoring and leadership skills
Disseminate research findings through publications, presentations, and seminars
Here’s What You’ll Need
Ph.D. degree in genetics or molecular biology or have equivalent research training. (Candidates who have obtained their PhD within the last two years are preferred.)
Strong background in molecular biology and/or genetics.
Experience working with mouse models is an asset.
Self-motivation and the ability to work independently.
Demonstrated time management and multitasking capabilities.
Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communications skills.
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.
