The Opportunity

The Research Analytical Biochemistry Lab (RABL) at Toronto Metropolitan University seeks highly motivated candidates for a MITACS Postdoctoral Fellow position, to work on research in the areas of cell biology, single cells assays and scanning laser confocal microscopy of live cells. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on ligand interactions with cellular receptors at the level of affinity mass spectrometry and enzyme linked mass spectrometry along with confocal microscopy applying the powerful novel technology to a variety of diseases ligands including ligands associated with autoimmune, diabetes, leukemia and cell differentiation. Projects will require the use of aseptic cell culture without antibiotics, transfection, CRISPR and/or Sleeping Beauty Transposon or siRNA combined with single cell assays under the laser Scanning Confocal Microscope (Zeiss LCSM 900).

The position is for a period of one year, with the potential for extension considered on a yearly basis thereafter. Benefits will be offered alongside the one-year contract.

You Will:

• Document results of the studies in comprehensive reports and present them at meetings and conferences and preparation of manuscripts for publication.
• Work closely with personnel from the industrial partner, YYZ Pharmatech Inc. to accomplish project goals.

Qualifications and Essential Job Functions:

• Ph.D. in molecular or cell biology with knowledge of vector preparation, PCR, aseptic cell culture and LSCM.
• Possess strong team skills in a collaborative and transparent working environment.
• Respect, understand, and value individual differences that embody the principles of diversity.
• Abide by all environment, safety, and health regulations.

Application Instructions:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Research Statement
• Publication List
• Three Reference Letters

For general information about this position, please contact Dr. John G. Marshall at 4marshal@ryerson.ca with “RABL Postdoctoral Fellow Application” in the subject heading.

For more information please see our website: ryerson.ca/marshall-team

How to Apply

Please email your application to Dr. John G. Marshall at 4marshal@ryerson.ca. In the subject line please indicate: “RABL Post-Doctoral Fellow Application” and upload the following as one PDF document.

• Cover letter outlining how exactly you meet the above qualification requirements
• Research Statement
• Curriculum Vitae including the list of publications
• Three Reference Letters

Interviews will take place virtually online or in person.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however, only candidates who are invited to an interview will be contacted.

Work Location

This is a lab-based position and is expected to primarily work on campus.