Postdoctoral Position - Chromatin Biology and Genome Functio

[KoborLab]

Location: Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics 950 West 28th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 4H4 Canada
Duration: To Be Determined
Tenure: Full-time; Term, grant-funded appointment
Deadline: 2012-04-13, 4:30 p.m.
Overview: A postdoctoral scholar position is available for a highly motivated recent PhD graduate to join the laboratory of Dr. Michael S. Kobor at the Centre of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia (UBC). The laboratory is broadly interested in the principles underlying the creation and function of distinct chromatin neighborhoods, focusing in particular on histone variants, their cognate chromatin-remodeling complexes, and posttranslational histone modifications.

Position Summary
A postdoctoral scholar position is available for a highly motivated recent PhD graduate to join the laboratory of Dr. Michael S. Kobor at the Centre of Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics, Department of Medical Genetics, University of British Columbia (UBC). The laboratory is broadly interested in the principles underlying the creation and function of distinct chromatin neighborhoods, focusing in particular on histone variants, their cognate chromatin-remodeling complexes, and posttranslational histone modifications. Specific research projects take advantage of the opportunities offered by the model organism budding yeast, and generally utilize a combination of genetic and biochemical approaches along with genome-wide mapping of protein locations and gene expression profiling.

UBC has a strong and collaborative research community and is situated in the beautiful city of Vancouver, where many outdoor recreational opportunities are available.

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity. We encourage all qualified persons to apply. However, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.

Qualifications
The ideal applicant will possess a curiosity and passion for science and a talent for independent research, which should be supported by a strong publication record with at least 2 first author publications in respected journals. Experience in chromatin research, bioinformatics, or genome statistics will be a strong asset, while a doctorate in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field is required. While this position is grant-funded, the successful applicant will be expected to apply for his or her own external funding.

How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter outlining your research interests and fit with the laboratory’s research, curriculum vitae, and the names of three referees willing to provide letters of reference. Please send all applications electronically to tanya@cmmt.ubc.ca . Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.