POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

JOB POSTING – POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW

The Taipale lab in the Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research and University of Toronto is looking for a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to work at the forefront of induced proximity and functional genomics in oncology and neurodegeneration.

Taipale lab

The research in the Taipale lab (taipalelab.org) is focused on the intersection of functional genomics, proteomics, and technology development. We employ and develop scalable technologies for fundamental biomedical discovery in protein homeostasis, gene regulation and genome engineering, synthetic biology, and host-pathogen interactions.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, functional genomics, chemical biology, cancer biology, or a related discipline
• Previous experience with scalable technologies such as CRISPR/Cas9 screens, pooled screens, functional genomics, or proteomics.
• Knowledge of induced proximity, including but not limited to PROTACs, molecular glues, and TCIPs is ideal.
• Strong publication record including at least one first-author publication.
• Ability to work independently and to lead an ambitious research project.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.