Date Posted: 04/10/2026
Req ID: 47640
Faculty/Division: Faculty of Arts & Science
Department: Cell and Systems Biology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Existing Vacancy: Yes
Description:
DESCRIPTION:
The Department of Cell & Systems Biology at the University of Toronto invites applications for a Research Associate (Limited Term) for a two (2) year term appointment. The anticipated start date is May 2026.
The Research Associate will be intrinsically involved in research projects where they contribute, by way of their academic expertise, to the projects directed by the principal investigator Professor Jennifer Mitchell. The Research Associate will perform projects in the lab of Prof. Jennifer Mitchell in the Department of Cell and Systems Biology on the regulation of gene expression by mechanical signals occurring in the uterus and myometrial smooth muscle cells during pregnancy and labour. The Research Associate will perform and analyse stretch experiments, transcriptomes, conduct chromatin analysis and immunofluorescence, construct molecular reporters and tag endogenous genes. The Research Associate will construct fusions to signalling and transcriptional regulatory proteins to modulate their expression. In addition, the Research Associate will perform large-scale genetic screening and phenotypic assays such as CRISPR targeting screens and cell viability, gene expression and response to mechanical cues.
The Research Associate will also be responsible for record keeping of the project research, tracking spending on reagents, ordering chemicals and reagents as required and contributing to the training of other lab members in techniques within the scope of their expertise.
Applicants should apply online at the link below and include a covering letter, curriculum vitae and three reference names with their contact addresses and phone numbers. Any questions regarding this position should be directed to Prof. Jennifer Mitchell at .
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Closing Date: 04/21/2026, 11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Personnel Subarea:Research Assoc
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 -- Research Associates (Limited Term): $53,520 - $100,350
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching
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