Western University - Schulich Medicine & Dentistry, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care

The Department of Paediatrics, Children’s Hospital, London Health Science Centre, and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University is seeking a fully certified Paediatric Infectious Diseases (ID) Specialist to join the Division of Paediatric Infectious Diseases. Candidates with experience in Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) are preferred.

The ID program at Children’s Hospital has a comprehensive array of services encompassing the full spectrum of paediatric infectious diseases, infection control, and a clinical research program. The Department of Paediatrics provides comprehensive acute care, ambulatory and in-patient services for children to a population of 2 million in southwestern Ontario. Children with a full range of care issues are managed in our Paediatric Emergency Department, Paediatric Critical Care Unit, Neonatology Unit and in-patient Clinical Teaching Units. The Department has a number of research initiatives for children ranging in age from pre-term neonates to adolescents. The department is very active in undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education; and has a Royal College accredited program in Paediatrics as well as a number of fellowship programs.

Western University delivers an academic experience second to none. Western challenges the best and brightest faculty, staff and students to commit to the highest global standards. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western attracts individuals with a broad worldview, seeking to study, influence and lead in the international community. Since 1878, The Western Experience has combined academic excellence with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social and cultural growth in order to better serve our communities.

Children's Hospital is the only tertiary care center between Toronto and Winnipeg, serving a population of approximately 500,000 children. The Paediatric Critical Care is 12 bed tertiary care unit with an annual admission of over 900 patients and the NICU is a 50 bed unit. In addition, Children's Hospital has 64 general paediatric beds, 25 mental health beds and a dedicated pediatric emergency department with over 40,000 visits per year. The Department of Paediatrics in London has over 100 faculty members, 40 trainees, and provides a full array of Paediatric sub-specialty services. The Children’s Hospital has a Quality and Safety Committee and has formed partnerships within various international quality improvement initiatives. The department has 3 basic scientists as core members and numerous opportunities exist for clinical, epidemiological, translational, and basic science research.

London has a metropolitan census of 530,000 people with the amenities of a big city but friendliness of a small town. London is located in the heart of the Great Lakes region, 2 hours from both Toronto and Detroit. Western University is a research-intensive institution with a wide range of academic and professional programs (see http://www.uwo.ca and www.ledc.com/why-london to learn more). Western's Recruitment and Retention Office is available to assist in the transition of successful applicants and their families.

Candidates for this position must have an MD or equivalent degree and must be eligible for licensing in the Province of Ontario, and an FRCPC in Paediatrics or equivalent. Subspecialty certification in Infectious Diseases from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada or equivalent is required. The successful candidate will be a Clinician Teacher or Clinician Researcher, and hold a full-time Limited Term Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor, or a Continuing Clinical Academic appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor, depending upon qualifications and experience at the time of appointment. Successful candidates will have demonstrated a strong interest in infection control and antimicrobial stewardship. Formal training or experience in these areas will be considered advantageous. The successful candidate will have the ability to collaborate effectively with a wide range of members of the research and health care team and office staff, and will also be expected to contribute to teaching, both at the undergraduate and postgraduate level and clinical programs as directed by the divisional needs.

Compensation for this position will be primarily composed of an alternative funding plan and academic salary. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2024, although an alternate start date may be be negotiated.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, including curriculum vitae and names and contact information of three references to:

Craig Campbell, MD, FRCPC Interim, Chair/Chief, Department of Paediatrics 800 Commissioners Road East, London, Ontario, Canada N6A 5W9 Email: craig.campbell@lhsc.on.ca

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin after October 31, 2023.

Please ensure that the form http://uwo.ca/facultyrelations/physicians/Application_FullTime_Clinical.pdf is included in your application. The anticipated start date for this position is January 1, 2024, although an alternate start date may be negotiated.

Successful candidates will be required to comply with the policies and protocols of the applicable affiliated institutions.

Business Addresses: Western University, 1151 Richmond Street N., London, Ontario N6A 5B8, www.uwo.ca London Health Sciences Centre, 800 Commissioners Road East, London Ontario, N6A 5W9, www.lhsc.on.ca St. Joseph’s Health Care London, 268 Grosvenor Street, London, Ontario, N6A 4V2, www.sjhc.london.on.ca

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Jody Andody at jandody@uwo.ca or 519-685-8129.

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The Department of Biology at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton invites applications for a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin July 1, 2024 or as negotiated. We seek candidates who will develop an innovative research program investigating bacterial and/or archaeal adaptation to the environment and their roles in ecosystems using modern microbiological, genetic, and/or biochemical techniques. We will also consider outstanding applications from other environmental microbiology fields that fit within our Department's academic plans.

We welcome applications from candidates who can build research collaborations within and outside of the Department. Research in the Department of Biology ranges from molecular biology to ecosystems, using computational, lab and field-based approaches. Candidates whose research complements existing expertise or develops a new area of research with value to the Department are desired.

The candidate is expected to develop an externally funded research program in environmental microbiology. Opportunities for funding exist through the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation, the New Brunswick Innovation Foundation and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, as well as national opportunities available through CIHR, NSERC, MITACS, CFI and other federal funding sources.

Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold a PhD in a relevant discipline and have postdoctoral experience. A proven track record in publishing significant research findings in environmental microbiology is essential. Candidates should also demonstrate a record of, or potential for, excellence in teaching microbiology, or related disciplines, at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should submit a single PDF containing all application materials. Please include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, research and teaching statements, copies of three of your most significant publications (each with a 300-word-maximum explanation of your contribution to the work and why it is significant), and names and contact information for three referees willing to provide letters of reference. Send applications by email to: Dr. Dion Durnford, Chair c/o Jenna Meade at jenn.meade@unb.ca indicating "Microbiologist" in the subject line.

Applicants should indicate their current citizenship status. This position is subject to final budgetary approval.

The deadline for applications is November 3, 2023.

Short-listed candidates will be required to provide satisfactory proof of credentials including appropriately certified translations of credentials into English, as applicable.

The University of New Brunswick is committed to employment equity and fostering diversity within our community and developing an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the broader community that we serve. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all qualified individuals who will help us achieve our goals, including women, visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.

The Department of Chemistry at The University of Western Ontario (Western) invites applications for a full-time probationary (tenure track) faculty position in Organic Chemistry at the rank of Assistant Professor. Specific areas of research interest include, but are not limited to, synthetic chemical biology, biomaterials, biopolymers, and the de novo design of biomolecular materials. Related applications could include: exploration of biological function, medicine, and for support of sustainability of industry. Such areas represent excellent opportunities for multidisciplinary approaches with existing areas of strength at Western e.g., musculoskeletal research, neuroscience, imaging, sustainability, and interfacial science. The successful candidate is expected to pursue innovative, independent research and to establish an outstanding, competitively funded research program that will be able to leverage externally funded research with industry partners.

Consideration of applications will begin October 31, 2023, with the intent that the successful candidate will join Western’s faculty effective July 1, 2024, or as negotiated. Western recognizes that our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion is central to the University’s mandate as a research-intensive institution of higher learning. As a community leader we understand that our commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and decolonization are mutually supporting and contribute to our pursuit of research excellence. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives; applications from First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will have a PhD degree in Chemistry with a demonstrated record of excellence in research. Additional experience as a postdoctoral researcher or equivalent is required. The successful candidate will contribute to the teaching excellence of the department in organic chemistry, including synthetic and bioorganic chemistry, at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and to the research training of undergraduate and graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows. The interest and ability to develop courses in collaboration with the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry and the Biomedical Science degrees, would be an asset. Evidence of impactful contributions to teaching, mentorship and leadership activities is a strong asset.

The Department of Chemistry (https://www.uwo.ca/chem/) is a research-intensive department in Western’s Faculty of Science (https://www.uwo.ca/sci/), with both undergraduate and graduate programs. Our Department is home to 33 faculty, including 10 current or former Canada Research Chairs and NSERC Industrial Research Chairs. Chemistry at Western has core research strengths in molecular and macromolecular materials, surface and interfacial chemistry and corrosion science.

Western Chemistry has comprehensive in-house core infrastructure including: NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and X-ray diffraction. Western is home to Surface Science Western (https://www.surfacesciencewestern.com), the Western Nanofabrication Facility (https://nanofab.uwo.ca/) and the Tandetron Accelerator Facility (http://www.isw.physics.uwo.ca/), offering access to the latest in analysis technology and techniques for characterization of surfaces, materials and nanomaterials. Western researchers also have access to the BioCORE facility (https://www.schulich.uwo.ca/biocore/) to support research in the area of protein structure and function. In addition, Western has strong ties to the Canadian Light Source.

With annual research funding exceeding $220 million, and an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. The University is highly ranked in the QS World University Rankings of top global universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses. Further information about Western can be found at http://www.uwo.ca/.

Western University is a prominent academic institution routinely ranked as a top research-intensive university in Canada and is committed to excel as a leading research institution internationally. Western University has a full-time enrollment of about 34,000 students in a range of academic and professional programs. Further information about Western can be found at http://www.uwo.ca/. The university campus is located in London Ontario, a thriving city of 422,000, located midway between Toronto and Detroit. With parks, river valleys, tree-lined streets, and bicycle paths, London is known as the “Forest City”. London has a reasonable cost-of-living, and boasts an international airport, galleries, theatre, and hosts a variety of music and sporting events (see https://www.ledc.com/why-london).

The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Interested applicants should submit a complete application package electronically as one pdf file, that includes (in the indicated order):

1. A completed Application for Full-Time Faculty Position Form (available at https://www.uwo.ca//facultyrelations/pdf/full-time-application-form.pdf)
2. A cover letter addressing how your expertise and proposed research fit this position
3. An up-to-date curriculum vitae
4. A description of research interests and plan (maximum of 4 pages), including possible funding sources and partners (academic and industrial)
5. A teaching and mentoring statement including how you will contribute to an equitable, diverse and inclusive (EDI) academic environment (maximum of 2 pages). Evidence of teaching, mentorship or and leadership excellence may also be included
6. Contact details of at least three professionals who can provide letters of support upon request.

The application package can be sent to:

Chair of the Search Committee REF: 0003 Department of Chemistry The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario N6A 5B7, Canada Email: chem.search@uwo.ca

Posting number: 2023-049

Complete applications will be reviewed starting October 31, 2023.

Western recognizes the potential impact that career interruptions can have on a candidate’s record of research achievement. Applicants are encouraged to list career disruptions and explain the impact of these career interruptions on their record of performance, if applicable.

Positions are subject to budget approval. Applicants should have fluent written and oral communication skills in English. The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Chair of Search Committee, via chem.search@uwo.ca.

L'Agence japonaise pour la science et la technologie (JST), en collaboration avec l'Agence japonaise de collaboration internationale (JICA), a le plaisir d'annoncer un appel à propositions pour un partenariat de recherche scientifique et technologique pour le développement durable (SATREPS).

Veuillez noter que les informations suivantes sur la candidature au SATREPS sont destinées aux chercheurs appartenant à des instituts de recherche/universités japonaises au Japon. Les chercheurs d’autres pays doivent consulter leur agence gouvernementale nationale responsable de la coopération technique en matière d’APD, l’ambassade du Japon ou les bureaux de la JICA dans leur pays de résidence.

【Modification du 22/8/2023】 Période d'application mise à jour.

• 1. À propos de la candidature
• 2. Téléchargez les directives de candidature
• 3. Questions et réponses

1. SATREPS FY2024 - Appel à propositions de recherche -À propos du processus de sélection

Période de candidature pour les propositions de recherche : Du 22 août 2023 (mardi) au 23 octobre 2023 (lundi) à midi (heure du Japon).

＊La période de candidature a été avancée de deux semaines.

• Domaines et domaines de recherche : Environnement et énergie / Bioressources / Prévention et atténuation des catastrophes
• Période de recherche : 3 à 5 ans
• Financement JST/JICA : env. 100 millions de yens par projet et par an 【Répartition du financement】 JST (dépenses de recherche contractuelle, y compris les coûts indirects) : env. 35 millions de yens par an (max. 175 millions de yens sur 5 ans) JICA (dépenses du projet APD dans le cadre de la coopération technique) : env. 60 millions de yens par an (Max. 300 millions de yens sur 5 ans)

Jusqu'à l'exercice 2015, l'appel à propositions de recherche du SATREPS incluait le domaine du contrôle des maladies infectieuses. Depuis l'exercice 2016, les projets dans ce domaine sont gérés par l'Agence japonaise pour la recherche et le développement médical (AMED). Veuillez visiter le site Web de l'AMED (en japonais) pour plus de détails concernant l'appel à propositions de recherche dans le domaine du contrôle des maladies infectieuses. Les informations ci-dessus font référence au processus de candidature de l'année dernière et peuvent changer à l'avenir.

2. Téléchargez les directives de candidature

Les documents relatifs au processus de candidature pour l'exercice 2024 seront disponibles dans un avenir proche.

3.Autres

Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) in collaboration with Japan International Collaboration Agency (JICA) is pleased to announce a call for proposals for Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS).

Please note that the following information on applying for SATREPS is targeted for researchers who belong to Japanese research institutions/universities in Japan. Researchers in other countries should consult their national government agency responsible for ODA technical cooperation, the Embassy of Japan, or JICA offices in their resident countries.

【2023/8/22 Change】Application Period updated.

• 1. About Application
• 2. Download the Application Guidelines
• 3. Q&A

1. FY2024 SATREPS - Invitation for Research Proposals -About Selection Process

Application Period for Research Proposals： From August 22nd, 2023 (Tues) to October 23rd, 2023 (Mon) at 12:00 noon (Japan Time).

＊The application period has been moved forward by two weeks.

• Research Fields and Areas： Environment and Energy / Bioresources / Disaster Prevention and Mitigation
• Research Period： 3 to 5 years
• JST/JICA Funding： Approx. 100 million yen per project per year 【Funding split】 JST (Contract research expenses, including indirect costs):Approx. 35 million yen per year (Max. 175 million yen over 5 years) JICA (ODA project expenses under the technical cooperation framework):Approx. 60 million yen per year (Max. 300 million yen over 5 years)

Up to FY2015, the SATREPS Invitation for Research Proposals included the Infectious Diseases Control field. From FY2016, projects in this field are handled by the Japan Agency for Medical Research and Development (AMED). Please visitAMED website (Japanese)for details regarding the invitation for research proposals in the Infectious Diseases Control field. The above information refers to last year’s application process, and may change in future.

2. Download the Application Guidelines

Documents relating to the FY2024 application process will be available in the near future.

3.Others

STARTS4AFRICA a le plaisir d'annoncer l' appel à hôtes pour les résidences START4AFRICA , le premier programme de résidence S+T+ARTS entièrement dédié à la promotion de l'innovation en Afrique subsaharienne à la croisée de la science, de la technologie et des arts.

STARTS4AFRICA financera 8 résidences STARTS hébergées par des institutions africaines, au Ghana, au Nigeria, au Sénégal, en RD du Congo et en Tanzanie.

STARTS4AFRICA invite toutes les entités intéressées à accueillir et à offrir un soutien à une résidence STARTS4AFRICA à soumettre leur expression d'intérêt.

© Photo de Breston Kenya / Pexels

STARTS4AFRICA recherche particulièrement des entités basées dans l'un des pays suivants : Ghana, Nigeria, RD Congo, Sénégal et Tanzanie. Les candidats doivent démontrer leur capacité et leur aptitude à fournir un soutien et des ressources telles que l'accès à divers matériaux, technologies et installations physiques. De plus, les candidats doivent manifester leur intérêt pour les sujets suivants :

• Nourriture et eau
• Cartographie numérique et paysages spéculatifs
• Culture et codage
• Technologie portable et textile intelligent
• Narration immersive
• Repenser la construction durable
• Urbanisme spéculatif

Les institutions d'accueil sélectionnées seront rémunérées à hauteur de 25 000 EUROS et auront accès à d'autres avantages.

Toutes les entités intéressées (y compris celles non sélectionnées pour être hôtes) seront intégrées dans le pool de parties prenantes clés de STARTS4AFRICA et prises en compte pour les activités futures à mettre en œuvre par le projet STARTS4AFRICA (par exemple : conseils, jury, actions communautaires, etc.).

Contact

Pour toute demande, contactez : start4africa[@]starts[dot]eu

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The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in experimental cancer biology, CRISPR, and functional genetics/epigenetics starting immediately. Using state-of-the-art gene-editing and functional genomics/proteomics techniques, we seek to identify genetic and epigenetic biomarkers for human cancer precision medicine, synthetic lethal and resistance mechanisms underlying disease development and signal transduction at the systems level. The postdoctoral research will be performed in a highly interdisciplinary and collaborative environment with world-class experts and advanced technologies and facilities, which provide unique and ideal career development opportunities for postdocs. Successful candidates will be supervised by Dr. Nidhi Sahni, a faculty member and recognized leader in cancer genetics and systems biology at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Sahni has received numerous prestigious awards and strong funding support, including AACR NextGen Star, Sloan Scholar Award, CPRIT Scholar Award, NIH Outstanding Investigator Award (MIRA), Sabin Fellow, DoD grant, Pinnacle Research Award, Rising STARs Award, among others. Recent representative publications include Cancer Cell (2020), 37: 371-86; Cell (2015), 161: 647-60; Nature Rev Genet (2017), 18: 395-410; Cancer Cell (2018), 33: 450-462; Cell (2015), 161: 661-73; Cell (2017), 168: 856-66; Nature Commun. (2018), 9: 1317. For more information, please visit https://faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/nidhi_sahni.html

Requirements:

Applicants should have a recent Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in molecular biology, cancer biology, genetics/epigenetics, immunology, or relevant fields. We are interested in passionate and self-motivated candidates who ask fundamentally important questions and are bold in taking innovative approaches. Candidates should have previous expertise with tissue culture. Experience with high-throughput biology, CRISPR screens and next-generation sequencing is a plus.

Application process:

Interested applicants should Apply via Slate and send a cover letter describing your past research experience, a curriculum vitae, and the contact information of three references to Dr. Nidhi Sahni (nsahni@mdanderson.org) with the subject line “Postdoc Application in Cancer Biology, CRISPR, and Epigenetics”.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital are recruiting multiple accomplished physician-scientists to develop their own independent research laboratories as tenure-track or tenured faculty members focused on research. Appointments may be in any Baylor College of Medicine department(s) associated with Texas Children’s Hospital (e.g., Anesthesiology, Neurosurgery, OB/Gyn, Pathology, Pediatrics, Radiology, and Surgery, among others).

Successful candidates will receive generous startup packages to establish or move their laboratories and competitive salaries and fringe benefits.

Eligibility

The ideal candidate is a physician-scientist (MD/PhD, MD) whose research relates to children’s and/or women’s health. S/he should demonstrate evidence of commitment to scholarly activity and proof of outstanding scientific accomplishments. The physician-scientist candidate should be Board-qualified or Board-eligible in a clinical specialty relevant to the candidate’s research and relevant to children’s and/or women’s health. The candidate should be on a path to become a future leader in her or his field.

Candidates must be US citizens or non-citizen nationals, or must have been lawfully-admitted for permanent residence and possess verification of legal admission as a permanent US resident at the time of acceptance. Physician-scientist candidates should be eligible for licensure in Texas. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible to apply.

Position Details

Tenure-track assistant professor or tenured associate or full professor appointments at Baylor College of Medicine commensurate with training and experience.

Baylor College of Medicine appointments will be in departments associated with Texas Children’s Hospital and/or the Pavilion for Women. This includes, but is not limited to, the departments of Anesthesiology, Neurosurgery, OB/Gyn, Pathology, Pediatrics, Radiology, Surgery, and others. Joint appointments with basic science departments will also be possible, as appropriate to each individual’s research.

Successful physician-scientist candidates will typically devote a minimum of 75-80% protected effort to research activities and a maximum of 20-25% effort towards patient care responsibilities. For certain surgical subspecialties, this percentage may vary.

Generous startup packages, moving expenses, plus highly-competitive salaries and fringe benefits.

Research Environment

Extraordinary opportunities exist for innovative collaborations with investigators throughout Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children’s Hospital. A few examples include the Dan L. Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Texas Children’s Cancer Center, the Digestive Diseases Center, the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, the Duncan Neurological Research Institute, and the Center for Vaccine Development, among many others. A wide range of advanced core facilities and other outstanding resources are also available. All facilities and resources are within a short walk of one another, in the heart of the Texas Medical Center. In addition, Texas Children’s offers a culturally- and ethnically-diverse patient population in the largest pediatric hospital in North America.

Application Process

Qualified applicants should email the following documents to facultysearch@bcm.edu by October 1, 2023:

• PDF version of curriculum vitae.

• Cover letter including:

Two-page summary of research interests.  Contact information for three references.  Applications will be reviewed in the order received, although late submissions may also be considered.

 More about Texas Children's Hospital

Texas Children's Hospital is a not-for-profit healthcare organization affiliated with Baylor College of Medicine. Renowned for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women's health, Texas Children's is committed to leading in patient care, education, and research. Texas Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. For more information, visit www.texaschildrens.org or follow us on Twitter at twitter.com/texaschildrens.

More about Baylor College of Medicine

Baylor College of Medicine is a distinguished health sciences university known for its excellence in research, education, and patient care. Ranked 20th among all U.S. medical schools for National Institutes of Health funding and 1st in Texas, BCM has a diverse trainee population and a strong commitment to advancing healthcare. Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer. Follow Baylor College of Medicine on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/BaylorCollegeOfMedicine) and Twitter (http://twitter.com/BCMHouston).

Cancer Genomics and Evolution Laboratory, Prof. Dr. Peter Van Loo, Department of Genetics

We seek multiple talented and motivated postdocs in computational biology to join the Cancer Genomics and Evolution Laboratory of Peter Van Loo at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. The post holders will spearhead projects in large-scale cancer genomics and evolution.

The Cancer Genomics and Evolution laboratory

Our research focuses on large-scale pan-cancer genomics to gain insight into the genes, mutational processes and evolution of cancer. Our work is highly data-driven, with a focus on large-scale data analysis to gain broad biological insight and on the development of computational methods to enable conceptually novel analyses. The research group is mostly computational with a small wet-lab component.

Since its inception, members of the Cancer Genomics laboratory have co-authored 18 papers in Nature, Science or Cell. Recent successes include pan-cancer studies of the evolutionary history of cancer (Gerstung et al., Nature 2020), intra-tumor heterogeneity (Dentro et al., Cell 2021), the mutational landscape in non-unique regions of the human genome (Tarabichi et al., Nature Biotechnology 2021), and biallelic mutations (Demeulemeester et al., Nature Genetics 2022).

Position qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in computational biology (bioinformatics, genomics, …) and research experience in the field of cancer genomics, although we welcome applications from candidates with diverse educational backgrounds, including computational biology, physics and (bio)statistics, biology or medicine. Applicants must have a proven publication record.

A computational background is not strictly necessary, but you must be keen to work in a dry setting. Prior experience with handling massively parallel sequencing data is considered an advantage.

Postdocs will spearhead projects in cancer genomics and tumor evolution. They are expected to lead their own project, contribute to other projects on a collaborative basis (both within the lab and with external collaborators) and guide PhD students in their research. The ability to work in a team is essential.

More information

https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/labs/van-loo-laboratory.html

How to apply

Please email pvanloo@mdanderson.org (1) a 1-page cover letter stating your general career objectives and research interests, (2) a CV with publication list (max. 3 pages), and (3) a list of three references.