Research Associate (Limited Term)

InsideHigherEd; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Toronto invites applications for a Research Associate in the Department of Molecular Genetics. This two-year term position focuses on leading research in microbiology and genomics, especially in antimicrobial drug resistance. Candidates must have a Ph.D. and extensive experience in related fields, working collaboratively within a dynamic lab environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years postdoctoral experience in microbiology or genomics.
• Experience with pathogenic fungi including Candida albicans.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead research projects in microbiology and genomics.
• Perform assays including PCR and drug resistance testing.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for research findings.

Skills

Research Design

Molecular Biology

Genetics

Mycology

Functional Genomics

Education

Ph.D.

Job description

Faculty / Division : Temerty Faculty of Medicine

Department : Department of Molecular Genetics

Campus : St. George (Downtown Toronto)

The Department of Molecular Genetics in the Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto invites applications for the position of Research Associate (Limited Term) to design and lead research projects in the area of microbiology, functional genomics, chemical genomics, and antimicrobial drug resistance. Specifically, the program will focus on the molecular mechanisms by which metabolic flexibility controls virulence traits in fungal pathogens.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Candidates require a Ph.D. and a minimum of five (5) years of postdoctoral / research associate experience with demonstrated academic and research expertise in the field of mycology, genetics, genomics, and molecular biology. The incumbent will design and lead research pertaining to several projects in the lab focused on functional genomics, chemical genomics, fungal pathogenesis, and antimicrobial drug resistance. Extensive experience working with pathogenic fungi, including Candida albicans and Candida auris, is critical as is demonstrated experience with large-scale genetic mutant screens and mutant construction. Candidates must have experience with C. albicans molecular biology and biochemistry, including chromatin immunoprecipitation, monitoring transcript levels, epitope tagging, protein purification, purification of mitochondria, and assays of mitochondrial function. Experience leading interdisciplinary work is critical, as is experience collaborating with structural biologists, computational biologists, and chemists. Candidates must have experience preparing manuscripts for submission to peer review publications / journals and assisting with preparing research proposals to be submitted to granting agencies. Candidates must have experience presenting findings at meetings and conferences. Candidates must have experience designing, planning and executing experiments and research. Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills are required, and candidates must be able to work positively with others and mentor trainees in a large collaborative laboratory.

KEY DUTIES

• Designing, planning and executing research projects.
• Designing and constructing mutants for functional genomic collections.
• Performing assays that include but are not limited to : cloning, PCR, qRT-PCR, electrophoretic analysis, protein and enzyme assays, microbial transformations, drug resistance testing, screening mutant libraries, and functional and chemical genomic assays involving genome and barcode sequencing analysis.
• Reading published papers relevant to the experiments being performed and adapting procedures accordingly.
• Liaising with collaborators and assisting in the compilation, analysis and reporting of research findings to researchers within and outside of the program.
• Assisting with preparing manuscripts for submission to peer review publications / journals.
• Assisting with research proposals to be submitted to granting agencies.

Beyond these responsibilities, the individual may be expected to participate in research supervision of two or more students or other trainees. At all times, the individual is expected to support the overall research and training missions of the lab.

Please note :

• This is a two (2) year term position.

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.

All qualified incumbents are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

Closing Date : 06 / 16 / 2025,11 : 59PM ET

Employee Group : Research Associate

Schedule :

Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone : R01 Research Associates (Limited Term) : $52,574 - $98,576

Job Category : Research Administration & Teaching

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Diversity Statement

The University of Toronto embraces Diversity and is building a culture of belonging that increases our capacity to effectively address and serve the interests of our global community. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, Black and racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and people of diverse sexual and gender identities. We value applicants who have demonstrated a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion and recognize that diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise are essential to strengthening our academic mission.

As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a brief Diversity Survey. This survey is voluntary. Any information directly related to you is confidential and cannot be accessed by search committees or human resources staff. Results will be aggregated for institutional planning purposes. For more information, please see http : / / uoft.me / UP .

Accessibility Statement

The University strives to be an equitable and inclusive community, and proactively seeks to increase diversity among its community members. Our values regarding equity and diversity are linked with our unwavering commitment to excellence in the pursuit of our academic mission.

The University is committed to the principles of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). As such, we strive to make our recruitment, assessment and selection processes as accessible as possible and provide accommodations as required for applicants with disabilities.

If you require any accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact [emailprotected] .

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