Charles H. Best Postdoctoral Fellowship: Join the Donnelly Centre’s innovative research team and explore global gene regulation and signal transduction using systems biology approaches, such as functional genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and computational biology. This prestigious fellowship is open to highly qualified graduates with a maximum of two years of post-PhD experience. The fellowship provides financial support of $45,000 per year for up to two years.
Designation: Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area: Global gene regulation and signal transduction using systems biology approaches
Location: Donnelly Centre, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Recent graduate with a PhD in molecular biology, stem cell biology, genetics, systems biology (genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics), biomedical engineering, or computational biology.
- Maximum of two years since graduation by the application deadline.
- Applicants must be sponsored by a faculty member at the Donnelly Centre. Contact faculty directly for sponsorship requests.
Job Description: The Charles H. Best Fellowship offers an exciting opportunity for driven graduates to address significant biological questions within the Donnelly Centre’s research team. The fellowship explores global gene regulation and signal transduction using systems biology approaches like functional genomics, proteomics, metabolomics, and computational biology. Successful applicants will receive financial support of $45,000 per year for up to two years.
How to Apply: To apply for the fellowship, follow these steps:
- Arrange sponsorship with a Donnelly Centre faculty member.
- Send the following documents to the sponsoring faculty mentor:
- Completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- One-page statement of research interests
- Transcripts
- Three letters of reference addressed to the sponsoring faculty mentor
- For inquiries about the award, email ccbr.info@utoronto.ca with “Charles H. Best Fellowship” in the subject line.
Last Date to Apply: The deadline for applications is October 4, 2023.
Table 1: Donnelly Centre Research Areas
| Research Area | Description |
|---|---|
| Global gene regulation | Study of mechanisms controlling gene expression on a global scale. |
| Signal transduction | Investigation of cellular processes involving the transmission of signals. |
| Systems biology approaches | Utilization of interdisciplinary methods to understand biological systems. |
| Functional genomics | Analysis of the functional elements and interactions within genomes. |
| Proteomics | Study of the complete set of proteins expressed by a genome. |
| Metabolomics | Analysis of metabolites present in a biological system. |
| Computational biology | Application of computer science and mathematics to biological problems. |
Table 2: Charles H. Best Fellowship Details
| Fellowship Duration | Financial Support |
|---|---|
| Up to two years | $45,000 per year |
For additional information, please visit the Charles Best Foundation website.
