Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellowship -- Microbial Genomics @ Public Health Ontario -- Toronto, ON, Canada

Phil Goss • September 4, 2020
Opportunity: Postdoctoral Fellowship -- Microbial Genomics @ Public Health Ontario -- Toronto, ON, Canada
BACKGROUND
Organizational Overview:
Great people, exceptional teams building a stronger Public Health Ontario.

We are Public Health Ontario (PHO). We live our values as a shared promise to each other, our clients and our partners. We value credibility, innovation, responsiveness, collaboration, integrity and respect. With our partners in Ontario's health system, we monitor and address the needs of the population by providing the scientific evidence and expert guidance that shapes policies and practices for a healthier Ontario. With locations across Ontario, we are working to ensure that Ontario has the strongest public health system in the world so that every day Ontarians wake up in one of the safest places to live in the world.

For more information about PHO, visit http://www.publichealthontario.ca

Position Summary:
We are seeking a motivated postdoctoral fellow to contribute to an effort looking to integrate genomics/metagenomics and epidemiological/clinical data to enhance investigations of infectious diseases caused by bacterial organisms (e.g. Neisseria gonorrhoeae). This is a collaborative project involving medical/clinical microbiologists, and infectious disease and infection and prevention control specialists.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the principal investigator:

Performs integration of genomics/metagenomics and epidemiological/clinical data for infections caused by bacterial pathogens of public health relevance

Designs, executes, and conducts research

Analyzes and reports original research

Attends meetings and writes reports/manuscripts as required
REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge and Skills:

Biology training and experience with contemporary experimental approaches, particularly knowledge of bioinformatics tools and the ability to analyze large-scale genomics datasets, including next-generation sequencing and genome-wide genotyping datasets

Demonstrated proficiency in programming in Perl and/or Python and shell scripting is essential.

Knowledge of theoretical population genetics and complex trait mapping is a plus.

Thorough understanding of molecular biology would be considered an asset.

Experience in transcriptomics would be a plus.

Education and Experience:

PhD degree in microbiology, genetics, epidemiology, statistical genetics, bioinformatics or related field

Experience in bioinformatics

Experience working with complex samples and in a multidisciplinary team

Attributes and Competencies:

Excellent oral and written (as demonstrated by publication record) communication skills to discuss results with medical and scientific professionals

Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment, especially within a multi-disciplinary team
TERMS
Duration: Temporary – 12 month contract
Hours of work: Full-Time

LOCALE
Location: 661 University Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada
Department: Research and Development

COMPENSATION
Compensation Group: Non-union

HOW TO APPLY
Pease visit https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/publichealthontario/jobs/1505327/ON-Ontario/Toronto/Postdoctoral-Fellowship-Microbial-Genomics-Externally

Posting Date: September 1, 2020
Closing Date: September 15, 2020

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