Postdoctoral Position in Computational Biology: A 2-year (renewable) full-time postdoctoral fellowship is available at Sunnybrook Research Institute & University of Toronto, focused on decoding the molecular landscape of the human inner ear during development and regeneration. This position offers opportunities to advance therapeutic strategies related to auditory and vestibular health.
Postdoctoral Fellow Position in Human Inner Ear Computational Biology
Designation
Postdoctoral Fellow
Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Computational Biology, Bioinformatics |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Recent PhD or MD/PhD (0–2 years postdoctoral experience) |
| Job Type | Postdoctoral Fellowship |
| Application Deadline | Open until filled |
Research Area
- Decoding the molecular landscape of the human inner ear.
- Mechanisms of auditory and vestibular homeostasis and regeneration.
Location
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification
- Recent PhD or MD/PhD in computational biology, bioinformatics, or related disciplines.
- Demonstrated expertise in bioinformatics and statistics; proficient in programming (R and/or Python).
- Experience with ‘omic’ datasets (proteomics, transcriptomics, and/or epigenomics).
- Proven track record of first-author publications in high-quality journals.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
Job Description
The successful candidate will:
- Lead projects using single-cell and multiomic sequencing.
- Conduct bioinformatics analyses with a focus on single-nuclei RNA- and ATAC-seq.
- Interpret and visualize complex datasets and integrate them with experimental results.
- Contribute to research design, data management, tool development, manuscript and grant writing.
- Actively participate in collaborative projects and training initiatives.
How to Apply
Submit a single PDF including:
- Cover letter (with reasons for applying).
- Full CV (including thesis details, academic distinctions, publication list).
- Brief statement of previous work, career goals, and research interests (max 1 page).
- Contact information for at least two referees.
Send applications to Prof. Alain Dabdoub at Alain.Dabdoub@sri.utoronto.ca.
Last Date to Apply
Open until filled.
