Postdoctoral Fellow in Human Inner Ear Regeneration
PI: Prof. Alain Dabdoub
Organization: Sunnybrook Research Institute, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada.
The Dabdoub Lab at Sunnybrook Research Institute is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to lead research on mechanisms of human inner ear development and regeneration. We study cochlear and vestibular sensory hair cell regeneration, and auditory neuron regeneration using state-of-art sequencing technologies, computational tools, and in vitro inner ear models. The overall aim is to identify regenerative pathways for treating inner ear disorders.
Required qualification/skills:
- Recent PhD with 0 – 2 years of postdoctoral research experience
- Highly motivated, curious, and detail-oriented scientist
- Record of publication in the field of neurobiology, molecular cell biology, bioinformatics, or related field, including first author high-quality scientific publications
- Ability to independently design and perform experiments, data gathering and analysis, as well as manuscript and grant preparation
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Excellent written/oral English communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a diverse and collaborative research and training environment
Preferred skills:
- Experience in transcriptomics and epigenomics
- Coding (R and/or Python)
- Cell/molecular biology techniques (e.g., culturing, organoids, transfection/transduction)
- Advanced confocal microscopy imaging
How to Apply / Contact
Qualified candidates should submit their application by email in 1 PDF document including: (1) cover letter; (2) a full CV; (3) a brief statement describing previous work, career goals and research interests; to Prof. Alain Dabdoub, email: Alain.Dabdoub@sri.utoronto.ca.
To apply for this job email your details to Alain.Dabdoub@sri.utoronto.ca