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THRiVE Discovery Lab Research Associate - Requisition No 23133
Position No. 32691 - Download the full job posting here [PDF].
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The THRiVE Discovery Lab co-Directed by Dr. Meghan Azad and Natalie Rodriguez is situated at the University of Manitoba and Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba (CHRIM). Azad and Rodriguez co-Direct the Manitoba Interdisciplinary Lactation Centre (MILC) and Dr. Azad is Deputy Director of the national CHILD Cohort Study.

​Our team studies how early-life exposures and experiences shape lifelong health, focusing on infant feeding practices, human milk composition and the infant microbiome. We apply this research in various contexts and geographic settings to understand the development and prevention of asthma, allergies, obesity, malnutrition and growth stunting.

We are seeking a full-time Research Associate to join our team. The successful candidate will have a PhD in one of the following areas: epidemiology, biostatistics, microbiome, nutrition, immunology, pediatrics; they will develop and lead projects, collaborate with internal and external partners, analyze and interpret data, disseminate scientific findings to stakeholders and collaborators, and help mentor junior lab members. An equivalent of education and substantial research experience will be considered. Training and career development opportunities will be provided.

Our team is transdisciplinary, combining expertise in molecular biology, epidemiology, statistics, bioinformatics, nutrition, health equity and maternal-child health. We are passionate about improving the health and wellbeing of parents and children, and committed to innovation and collaboration. If you are interested in improving the lives of others through research, then you may be a great fit for our team.

You will be offered training, mentorship and career development opportunities tailored to your interests. We provide an agile work environment including flexible work schedules, ability to work remotely, extended benefits, family leave, paid summer and winter holidays over and above standard vacation, team building activities, and a home office improvement allowance.

The closing date for receipt of applications is August 31, 2022 and will continue until filled. 

Please submit your application here and contact us by email to complete your application (Cover Letter and Full CV/Resume), including "THRiVE Discovery Lab Position No. 32691" in the subject line.
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