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Mar 05. 2024
Assistant Professor – Synthetic Biologist
UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA
Winnipeg MB, CANADA
The Department of Biological Sciences invites applications for a Probationary (Tenure-track) position at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning as early as January 1, 2025, or on a date mutually agreed upon. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Department seeks an outstanding and visionary early career scholar committed to the study of Synthetic Biology with novel applications to eukaryotic systems including but not limited to regulatory networks and circuit design, metabolic engineering, molecular pharming, or RNA biology and applications. See the full job posting here for more information and application details.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, cover letter, and additional documentation to BIOSCIBR@umanitoba.ca
Feb 06. 2024
Research Technician
Cannabis Orchards Inc.
Ottawa ON, CANADA
We are seeking a dedicated and meticulous Research Technician for a temporary 12-month contract, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and funding availability. This role involves crucial participation in a comprehensive research project aimed at optimizing polyploidization techniques in hemp plants and developing new hemp varieties. The ideal candidate will be instrumental in the entire research process, from optimizing existing techniques to documenting and reporting findings. The majority of the project will be conducted on-site at our partnered institution Carleton University located at 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, ON, K1S 5B6. See the full job posting here.
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to contact@cannabisorchards.ca
Sep 18. 2023
Research Assistant/Technician 4
The Laboratory of Marco Todesco in the Michael Smith Laboratories
University of British Columbia
Vancouver BC, CANADA
The Laboratory of Marco Todesco in the Michael Smith Laboratories at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver is looking for a Research Assistant/Technician 4.
The Research Technician will coordinate and contribute to research efforts on cannabis genetics and genomics projects. They will provide expertise in economic botany, genomics, bioinformatics, and population genetics to the ongoing research efforts in the laboratory. The individual will be joining a dedicated and highly motivated team of geneticists, molecular biologists, and evolutionary biologists. The work and environment are interdisciplinary, with the research focused on plant diversity and adaptation, comparative genomics and population genetics, domestication, and genomics-enabled crop improvement.
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Mar 10. 2023
Graduate Student Positions Available
UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN ONTARIO
London ON, CANADA
Applications are invited for graduate student positions in the Department of Biology at the University of Western Ontario (www.uwo.ca/biology). The project involves discovery, characterization and manipulation of genes responsible for regulating important crop traits; e.g. yield, quality and stress response. The student will receive training in molecular biology, genetics, genomics, biochemistry, physiology and related areas. The student will conduct research at the Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Station, which houses state of the art facilities for molecular biology and genomics research, and is within a short distance from the University of Western Ontario campus. Financial support will be provided in accordance with the guidelines of the Department of Biology.
We are seeking highly motivated candidates who are interested in long term research careers. Candidates must hold a M.Sc. or B.Sc. (or are in their final year) in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, or a related field. Interested individuals should contact Dr. Abdelali Hannoufa at Abdelali.Hannoufa@agr.gc.ca