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:
What are we looking for?
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?
To apply, see the instructions here
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.
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.
To apply, see the instructions here