Genomic Methods for Bioinformatics

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for a Winter 2027 Genomic Methods for Bioinformatics TA position in Integrative Biology. The successful candidate will have a Master of Bioinformatics or MSc with a genetics/evolution focus (or equivalent) and strong UNIX/HPC, genomic data, population genetics, and R skills, plus excellent communication and time management.

Responsibilities include orientation, office hours, preparation, student consultations, labs/seminars, invigilating exams and

Qualifications

• Master of Bioinformatics or MSc with a focus on genetics or evolution, or equivalent (e.g. PhD transfer with Masters coursework).
• Strong UNIX, HPC, high-throughput genomic data handling, population genetics/genomics, and R skills.
• Excellent oral communication, time management, and conscientious grading and feedback.

Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Skills

Unix

HPC

Genomic data

Population genetics

R

Communication

Education

Master of Bioinformatics / MSc in genetics or evolution

Tools

HPC clusters

Job description

TA402713- Winter 2027-BINF*6110 Genomic Methods for Bioinformatics

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Integrative Biology

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Some

Course Number:

BINF*6110

Course Name:

Genomic Methods for Bioinformatics

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

TBD

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

No

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

1

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

1

Duties and Responsibilities

• Orientation-Training
• Office Hours
• Preparation
• Student Consultation
• Conducting Labs/Seminars
• Meetings
• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Required Qualifications

A Master of Bioinformatics or MSc degree with a focus on genetics or evolution, or similar qualification (e.g. PhD transfer student who has completed the Masters level bioinformatics coursework, PhD student who has previously used genomic data in MSc project). Prior experience with all or the majority of: Unix, high-performance computing, high-throughput genomic data, population genetics/genomics, and R. Must have good technical skills and the ability to troubleshoot analyses and error messages. Strong oral communication skills, as the TA will assist students during in-class tutorials and through office hours outside of class. Must possess excellent time management skills and attention to detail and be conscientious about grading and student feedback. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be on campus and available from the start of the contract (January 7, 2027) to complete all assigned duties, available to attend all mandatory meetings, invigilation of IB exams as assigned, grade mid-term exams/papers, and be available to the end of the contract (May 7, 2027) to grade final exams/papers.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required: TBD

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date): January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day): Thursday, November 12, 2026

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.

All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.

Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).

The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.