Postdoctoral Scholar: Human Social and Population Epigenetics 1401 views

The Centre of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Department of Medical Genetics, at University of British Columbia (UBC) is inviting applications for Postdoctoral Scholar in Human Social and Population Epigenetics. The position is available in the Kobor Lab, seeking a highly motivated and ambitious recent PhD graduate to work on various projects related to understanding the causes and consequences of variation in epigenetic marks across human populations.

About the position:

• The successful applicant will have opportunities to develop their own research directions while also leading and contributing to a number of existing funded projects.
• These include population cohort studies that focus on the genomic embedding of early-life experiences in relationship to development and health across the lifespan.
• This work involves the acquisition of high-dimension datasets for genotyping, DNA methylation and mRNA expression and their integrative analysis with phenotype and environmental exposures.

Requirements:

• Applicant must possess a curiosity and passion for science and a talent for independent research, which should be supported by a strong publication record with at least two first author publications in respected journals.
• Extensive knowledge of statistical genomics and/or epigenetics / gene regulation is required, and experience with bioinformatics is preferred.

Benefits:

The selected scholar will have opportunities:

• to contribute to large-scale grant proposal development;
• mentor junior lab members;
• take part in lab exchanges with collaborating research groups;
• travel to present their work at national and international conferences;
• take part in knowledge translation and outreach activities;
• undertake additional training opportunities as appropriate

Applications:

• Application to be sent via email to Dr. Kobor: [email protected] including CV, cover letter, and motivation statement.