Faculty positions
Faculty Position in Human Genetics/Genomics in Toronto
The Genetics & Genome Biology Program in The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) Research Institute is seeking an exceptional scientist to fill a new faculty position in human genetics/genomics. Individuals with specific expertise in epigenetics, chromatin biology, population genetics, statistical genetics, or genetic epidemiology are particularly encouraged to apply.
Candidates must have a PhD and/or MD, or equivalent degree; have completed significant postdoctoral training; and have an outstanding record of research productivity. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary/start-up package and a faculty appointment in an appropriate academic department of the University of Toronto. The candidate will have access to state of the art core facilities and is expected to establish a strong extramurally-funded research program as well as participate in undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral training.
The Genetics & Genome Biology Program is based in Canada’s largest paediatric health care and research centre, and is part of the fourth largest biomedical research community in North America. Our 24 program faculty members are internationally-recognized for their achievements in a broad range of basic, translational and clinical research in human and medical genetics.
Interested individuals should email their application, preferably in PDF format, to: rosa.freire@sickkids.ca by February 1, 2010. The application should include a curriculum vitae, a description of past research, a description of proposed research, and copies of three representative publications. Candidates should also arrange to have three signed letters of recommendation sent by e-mail to: rosa.freire@sickkids.ca AND by postal mail to:
Genetics Search, c/o Rosa Freire, SickKids
Genetics & Genome Biology Program
Room 15-316, 101 College Street, East Tower
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, Canada
The letters should arrive by February 1, 2010.
Investigators at all levels of experience are welcome to apply, however Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. SickKids hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to the principle of equity in employment. We welcome diversity and encourage applications from all qualified women and men, including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons.
