Position ID: | University of Toronto-The Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research-AP1 [#23313, 27334] |
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) and
the Department of Molecular Genetics in the Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the
University of Toronto invite applications for a full-time
tenure stream position
in the area of functional genomics. This will be
a joint appointment between the Donnelly Centre (51%) and the Department of
Molecular Genetics (49%) 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, with a 100%
appointment in the Donnelly Centre,
please submit your application via this job posting (Req ID: 27335).
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 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 budgetary and 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 (www.thedonnellycentre.utoronto.ca).
The Department of Molecular Genetics (www.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 (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 The Donnelly Centre.
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. |