Job Summary

• The Kobor Lab is seeking a highly motivated and ambitious individual to work as a research scientist on various projects related to understanding the causes and consequences of variation in epigenetic marks across human populations, and using animal-based model studies.
• The successful applicant will be responsible for leading a novel collaboration investigating and validating epigenetic approaches for wildlife and population monitoring, broadening the translational impact of Dr. Kobor’s research program.
• This position will also contribute to a number of existing funded projects, including population cohort studies that focus on the genomic embedding of early-life experiences in relationship to development and health across the lifespan, as well as cell-based simulation studies examining molecular marks associated with exposure to environmental factors.

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Salary

$5,365.42 - $7,709.92 CAD Monthly; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Key Requirements

• Minimum of two years of related experience
• Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience in laboratory research involving genome technologies infrastructure
• Experience working with DNA-based microarrays and high-throughput sequencing experiments
• Excellent programming skills and mastery in one or more high level programming language (R preferred)
• Experience working with DNA methylation, genotyping, expression, and/or multi-dimensional genomics or population data
• Ability to troubleshoot and optimize bench-side experiments

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