GRADUATE STUDENT OR POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW - TRANSLATIONAL DROSOPHILA GENETICS We are open to applications from highly motivated individuals with B.Sc., M.Sc, Ph.D. a strong background in Drosophila and/or molecular genetics and a desire for a career in academia or clinical research.
The post-holder will join a team that uses Drosophila molecular genetics and cell-based approaches to screen human gene variants for function. He/she will work with industrial partners, clinicians and bioinformaticians to select human genes and variants of interest for testing. He/she will then develop Drosophila and/or cell-based assays capable of screening gene and variant function. The overall aim is to support a critical step in precision/personalized medicine, by providing experimental evidence for gene function - in cases of poorly understood genes - or gene variant function - in cases where gene function is known but a determination of the variant's activity is required for diagnosis.
A PDF will also be involved in the training and supervision of trainees (undergraduate and graduate) to perform assays, and participate in grant writing.
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate for PhD graduate student position will hold a BSc or MSc in Genetics/Biochemistry/Molecular Biology or equivalent undergrad training and have extensive lab research experience. The successful candidate for a a PDF position will have a Ph.D. specializing in Drosophila molecular genetics, with a broad range of expertise/familiarity with multiple tissues, genes and pathways. Preference will be given to applicants with additional experience in either tissue culture (human cell lines etc), high throughput screening technologies, advanced molecular biology and gene editing technologies or computational biology.
HOW TO APPLY Please submit a full CV, three written references, and up to 3 representative publications to [email protected]
UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to engage productively with diverse communities. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.