Position ID: | University of Toronto-The Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research-AP [#23312, 27335] |
Position Title: | Assistant Professor - Functional Genomics |
Position Type: | Tenured/Tenure-track faculty |
Position Location: | Toronto, ON - Ontario M4R2E9, Canada [map] |
Subject Area: | Genomics / Functional Genomics |
Appl Deadline: | 2023/01/16 11:59PM finished (2022/10/15, finished 2023/07/22, listed until 2023/01/16) |
Position Description: |
The Terrence Donnelly Centre for Cellular
and Biomolecular Research (Donnelly Centre),
in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto invites
applications for a full-time tenure
stream position in the area of functional genomics. The appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor, with an expected
start date of September 1, 2023, or shortly thereafter.
Note: if you are interested in a similar position in functional
genomics, jointly appointed to the Donnelly
Centre (51%) and the Department of Molecular Genetics (49%), please submit your application via this job posting (Req ID: 27334).
We seek a colleague
whose research interests
complement and strengthen our existing scientific community, which encourages interdisciplinary collaboration and innovative
technology development. The successful candidate
must have a Ph.D. in a relevant
field by the time of appointment, with an exceptional track record in the field of functional genomics. Specific areas of interest include but are not limited to: high throughput
cell biology (genome scale genetic screens in mammalian cells, organoids, and/or model organisms), enabling technologies (gene editing, imaging of cellular
processes, single-cell biology, chemical biology,
protein engineering), application of functional genomic
approaches to study human diseases
and to identify drug targets.
The candidate must also have a demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching, including
student mentorship at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
The candidate will receive institutional support to establish
a research program
that leverages and innovates novel functional genomic
approaches, and that will benefit from being embedded in an interactive community of experimental and computational biologists. Preference will be given to candidates with postdoctoral training
in a relevant field (genetics, functional genomics, systems biology, or quantitative biology).
The successful
candidate is expected
to pursue innovative
research in functional
genomics at the highest international level and to establish an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.
Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence
that can be demonstrated by the submitted
research statement, publications in leading journals,
invited scientific presentations, awards and accolades,
and strong letters
of references with endorsements from referees of high standing.
Candidates are also expected to demonstrate excellence
in teaching.
To this end, candidates must provide a statement
of teaching philosophy
and interests, which should refer to previous
teaching-related activities such as experience as a teaching
assistant or course
instructor, leading workshops
or seminars, student
mentorship, or awards for oral presentations and posters at conferences. Reference
letters should indicate
the candidate’s suitability for undergraduate and graduate teaching
and mentorship. The candidate will actively participate in the research
and teaching ecosystems
of the Donnelly Centre and the Department of Molecular Genetics,
where the successful
candidate will have a graduate appointment.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
State-of-the-art research
space will be provided in the Donnelly
Centre, which is in the heart of downtown Toronto,
one of the safest and diverse metropolitan areas in the world. The Donnelly Centre is an interdisciplinary research
institute at the University of Toronto with the mandate to create a research
environment that encourages
integration of functional
genomics, computer science,
engineering, and biology,
and that spans leading areas of biomedical research (http://www.thedonnellycentre.utoronto.ca). The Department of Molecular Genetics
(https://moleculargenetics.utoronto.ca/) holds
a leadership position
in Canada and internationally as a premier venue for biomedical and life sciences
research and education.
Toronto is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, one of the most desirable in the world in which to work and live, and a major centre for advanced
computer, medical, and biological technologies. The University of Toronto has one of the most concentrated biomedical
research communities in the world, including 10 academic hospitals/research institutes that are all fully affiliated with the University. This community that attracts more than $1.37B in annual research investment.
All qualified
candidates are invited to apply online by clicking the link below. Applicants must submit 1) a cover letter; 2) a one-page summary that includes education/training history, and a 350-word abstract
of their research
plan; 3) a curriculum vitae that includes
information regarding their most significant scientific contributions (up to five) as they relate to the application; 4) a statement
of current and long-term research
interests (three to five pages); and 5) a statement
of teaching philosophy and interests as outlined above (one page).
In addition,
applicants must provide the name and contact information of three references. The University of Toronto’s recruiting tool will automatically solicit and collect
letters of reference
from each after an application is submitted (this happens overnight). Applicants remain responsible for ensuring that references submit letters (on letterhead, dated and signed) by the closing date.
Submission guidelines
can be found at http://uoft.me/how-to-apply. Your CV and cover letter should be uploaded into the dedicated
fields. Please combine
additional application materials
into one or two files in PDF/MS Word format.
If you have any questions about this position,
please contact Ms. Sylvie Besnard
at sylvie.besnard@utoronto.ca.
All application materials, including reference
letters, must be received by January 16, 2023.
For more information about the Donnelly
Centre for Cellular
and Biomolecular Research,
please visit https://thedonnellycentre.utoronto.ca/.
All qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply; however,
Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
Diversity Statement
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, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further
diversification of ideas.
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 uoft.careers@utoronto.ca. |