The University of ManitobaCollege of Pharmacy is one of Canada's ten faculties of pharmacy. It is located on Bannatyne Campus in the state-of-the art Apotex Centre which features modern laboratories, teaching facilities, and student spaces. The University of Manitoba is a member of Canada's U15 group of research-Intensive universities. U15 Group have 15 members, conduct about $8.5 B worth of research annually, secure 79% of all competitively allocated research funding in Canada, and 70% of full-time doctoral students in Canada study at U15 universities.
Student Supervision Philosophy: As a first-generation academic, and a former international student in Canada, Dr. Maruf upholds a strong appreciation for supporting equity, diversity, and inclusiveness in his personal and professional life. Dr. Maruf emphasizes mentorship and profoundly cares about student success. Dr. Maruf always seeks to recruit and retain students from diverse backgrounds and learn from each other. Students are actively encouraged to explore their own scientific curiosity.
Current Open Positions:
Staff: [1] Clinical Research Analyst: We are currently looking for a part-time (7-14 hours/week) biostatistical analyst, starting from May 1, 2022. The analyst must have experience with data management (e.g., cleaning, linking), analysis (preparing detailed analytic plans using basic and advanced statistical methods), visualization, and interpretation. An expert user of R or SAS. Preference will be given to someone who has experience using MCHP data. Please e-mail [abdullah.maruf@umanitoba.ca] us with a letter of interest and your CV. Remote work is possible but must have permission to work in Canada.
[2] Bioinformatician: We are currently looking for a part-time (7-14 hours/week) bioinformatician, starting from May 1, 2022. The analyst must have Have experience or interest in using large high dimensional data sets, including genomic data (i.e., array-based genotyping, CNV, sequencing), transcriptomic data (i.e., RNA sequencing), or imaging data. An expert user of R. Please e-mail [abdullah.maruf(at)umanitoba.ca] us with a letter of interest and your CV. Remote work is possible but must have permission to work in Canada. Students: Volunteer positions are open on a rolling basis.
Prospective students are requested to contact Dr. Maruf via e-mail: abdullah.maruf@umanitoba.cato inquire about open positions and potential fit in the lab. We will reply you with interview details if you are considered for a position.
Clinical Pharmacogenomics, preferably with a bioinformatics background
Have experience or interest in using large high dimensional data sets, including genomic data (i.e., array-based genotyping, CNV, sequencing), transcriptomic data (i.e., RNA sequencing), or imaging data.
Health Outcomes Research/Public Health, preferably with an epidemiology/biostatistics background
Have experience or interest in clinical data collection, management (e.g., cleaning, linking), analysis (preparing detailed analytic plans using basic and advanced statistical methods), visualization, and interpretation.
Have experience or interest in evidence synthesis (e.g., systematic reviews) and (network) meta-analysis.
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A cover letter describing your research background, future research interests, and how your qualifications fit the criteria mentioned in one or more of Maruf Lab's research priorities or current open positions (as an attachment)
Detailed academic CV with a list of 2 referees (as an attachment)
Copy of bachelor and graduate-level transcripts (as an attachment)
Copy of academic IELTS/TOEFL/PTE (Academic) results (as an attachment)
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