Positions Available
Research project and laboratory:
PhD student positions are available for the structural analysis of protein complexes by electron cryomicroscopy (cryo-EM). Projects relate to the analysis of protein complexes involved in endocytosis and vacuolar sorting and/or bacterial and viral proteins that interact with eukaryotic V-type ATPases. Applicants should have a BSc in biochemistry, biophysics, biological chemistry, or a related discipline.
Graduate students would register with the University of Toronto in either the Department of Medical Biophysics (Biology stream or Physics stream) or Department of Biochemistry.
The Rubinstein group is a small and interactive group comprised of members with diverse scientific backgrounds. We combine in-depth study of systems of biological and biomedical interest with expertise in cryo-EM technology and research into cryo-EM method development. By maintaining strong connections between biology and methodology, we ensure that our biological results are of the highest-possible quality and our methodological developments are useful for ‘real world’ problems. For more information, please visit www.sickkids.ca/research/rubinstein
The research environment and city of Toronto:
Located in the heart downtown Toronto, The Hospital for Sick Children’s Research Institute includes approximately 225 Principal Investigators, 1,140 graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and 800 other scientific staff. Research in the Institute spans from basic biology to clinical practices with seven research programs including Molecular Structure and Function, Cell Biology, Genetics and Genome Biology, and Developmental and Stem Cell Biology. The Research Institute is affiliated with the University of Toronto, which is ranked 1st in Canada and 19th worldwide in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings (9th worldwide out of public universities). Toronto is Canada’s largest city and North America’s 5th largest city. It is one of the world’s most multicultural centers with vibrant arts and culture communities. Despite its size, it is also one of North America’s safest cities and is ranked as the 4th most liveable city in the world by The Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Liveability Report.