​The Jones lab at the University of Manitoba is recruiting graduate students and a data analyst!

Graduate students

​We have a variety of projects available for MSc or PhD in epigenetics of environmental exposures. Examples include:

• Chromatin accessibility studies of lung samples from mice exposed to cigarette smoke.
  • You would learn: ATAC-seq sample prep and data analysis, data visualization, advanced bioinformatics
  • Probably best suited for a MSc
• Prenatal exposure studies using cannabis smoke in mice.
  • You would learn: animal handling and management, project management, pyrosequencing, DNA methylation microarrays, lung physiology and inflammation measurements
  • Probably best suited for a PhD
• Cell culture and animal studies of dioxin exposure
  • Wide variety of projects available, skills similar to projects above.

 
What are we looking for?

• Enthusiasm and interest in epigenetics and/or DOHaD
• Ability to learn and adapt
• Enthusiastic about working with a diverse team
• Willingness to work with animals for animal-related projects
• Previous experience in lab work is a bonus but all training will be provided.

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To apply, see the instructions here 

Data Analyst 

​This staff position will work with Jones lab members to support data analysis, while working on an independent project using human cohort DNA methylation data. Possible project topics include: diabetes, maternal diabetes exposure, and dioxin exposure.

 
What are we looking for?

• Enthusiasm and interest in epigenetics and/or DOHaD
• Ability to learn and adapt
• Enthusiastic about working with a diverse team
• Expertise in using R to analyze large data sets is required for this position, but training in epigenetics and DOHaD will be provided.  

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To apply, see the instructions here