Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Molecular Geneticist

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW - MOLECULAR GENETICIST

The Center for Applied Neurogenetics (“CAN”) (www.can.ubc.ca) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada, seeks a talented and highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow/Research scientist with a strong background in human genetics. The post-holder will join a multi-discipline team and contribute significantly to identify genetic variability that either causes or contributes to the onset of neurologic and neurodegenerative disease.  CAN is directed by Prof. Matthew Farrer.  The Centre provides well-equipped, modern facilities and the opportunity to learn/apply a variety of molecular, cellular and physiological neuroscience techniques. The overall aim of the neurogenetic and neuroscience teams is to provide insights for novel therapeutic development to slow and/or prevent progressive neurological disorders. 

His/her role will involve working closely with bioinformaticians, scientific and medical staff to elucidate the genetic architecture of these diseases (particularly Dementia, Epilepsy and Parkinson’s disease) using state-of-the-art approaches, which range from classical linkage, genome-wide genotyping, through high-throughput sequencing, mainly exome and other targeted sequencing experiments. Results are used for diagnostic and therapeutic development in partnership with other academic groups and the Pharmaceutical industry. He/she may also participate in the supervision of interns and graduate students, as well as grant writing. For representative papers on the team’s work please see Vilarino-Guell C. et al., Am. J. Hum. Genet. 2011; Volta M et al., Lancet Neurol. 2015; Trinh J et al., Lancet Neurol. 2016; Guella I et al, Am. J. Hum. Genet 2017; Straniero L et al., Ann Neurol. 2017; Lehman A et al. Am. J. Hum. Genet. 2017; Caltaldi S et al., Nature Parkinson 2018.

The successful candidate will hold a Ph.D. specializing in human genetics, with an aptitude for molecular biology, statistical genetics and/or bioinformatics. Experience with – or strong interest in high-throughput sequencing  applied to human disease is desired. He/she will have demonstrated research acumen and have a track record of successful publications, ideally in neurologic and/or neurodegenerative disease.

The University of British Columbia is highly ranked in Life Sciences, in which neuroscience is strength. The successful applicant would become part of an expanding program at the cutting edge of applied research for brain disorders. Please submit CV & three references to jobs@can.ubc.ca.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.