Last updated 231005
University of manitoba, winnipeg
Assistant Professor, Synthetic Biologist
The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a Probationary (Tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning as early as January 1, 2025, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
The Department seeks an outstanding and visionary early career scholar committed to the study of Synthetic Biology with novel applications to eukaryotic systems including but not limited to regulatory networks and circuit design, metabolic engineering, molecular pharming, or RNA biology and applications. The candidate will demonstrate research excellence, hold a PhD or equivalent, and have relevant postdoctoral experience or equivalent. Expertise in experimental approaches in gene/genome editing, DNA assembly and design, modelling gene expression or eukaryotic genetic circuits is a major asset. Duties will include meaningful contributions to the research, teaching, and service activities of the Department. The successful candidate will have a track record of high-quality scholarly research leading to peer-assessed publications; will either have, or demonstrate the potential to, establish an independent and innovative externally funded research program; will have demonstrable strength in, or strong potential for, outstanding teaching contributions; and will exhibit evidence of the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
Posted March 11, 2024
Concordia University, Montreal
Lab Manager/Research Assistant in Kuzmin Lab
The Kuzmin lab at Concordia University is inviting applications for a Lab Manager/Research Assistant position. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, the candidate is going to be responsible for generating mammalian mutant cell lines using CRISPR-Cas9, will perform vector construction and lenti-virus preparation, will perform routine tissue culture and cell line maintenance. The candidate will assist with other ongoing projects in the lab, such as CRISPR screens in mammalian cells and genetic screens in the budding yeast, maintenance of mutant libraries, as well as stock solution preparation.
Posted March 11, 2024