Post-doctoral Research Fellow

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
**Post-Doctoral Research Fellow**

**Job Title**: Post-Doctoral Research Fellow

**Location**:Research Institute,** **The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

**Department Name**: Molecular Medicine

**Length of **Commitment**: 12-24 Months (starting January 2023)

**Position Description**

**Employment Type**

Full-time Post-Doctoral position for 12-24 months starting January 2023 (with competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and option for extension).

**What You’ll Get To Do**:

- Work with an interdisciplinary team investigating the cellular, molecular, and physiological regulation of intestinal chylomicron and hepatic lipoprotein production in normal and insulin resistant states (obesity, insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes) using animal and cell culture model systems.
- Lead an independent research project to better understand the links between gut microbiota and intestinal neuroendocrine system to regulate dietary fat absorption and lipid/lipoprotein metabolism.
- Conduct state-of-the-art research in a highly dynamic research environment.
- Collaborate and establish networks with team members as well as both internal and external research groups.
- Disseminate research findings through publications and presentations.
- Mentor students and other team members.

**What You’ll Need**:

- A strong record of publication in high impact journals and conference presentations/abstracts.
- Experience with biochemical techniques, molecular biology methodology, and physiological examination, both in vivo in animal models and ex vivo/in vitro in cell culture models.
- Ability to perform impactful research as part of a multidisciplinary collaborative team.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to write research articles and reviews.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written).

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital’s receipt of all necessary documentation.

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