Career Opportunity /  16 September 2022

Post Doctoral researcher - DNA species detection technology

Are you interested in joining a team dedicated to changing how conservation is conducted around the world by developing new genetic technologies for conservation, and being part of the new wave of scientists paving a much-needed new path to saving the world’s dwindling biodiversity? Then this position is for you!

Deadline: 16 September 2022 - the deadline has passed.
canada - Canada, South Africa, United States

WildTechDNA and the Li Lab (Yingfu Li) at McMaster University are looking for a passionate post doctoral researcher experienced in functional nucleic acids and nano technologies to join a globally recognized project that aims to develop a simple, affordable and easy to use DNA biosensor for the detection of wildlife from genetic material. This is the start of a boom in conservation DNA species detection technologies and successful candidates will gain global opportunities in a multitude of fields. Follow the link to learn more and apply. We'd love to have you part of this ground breaking work. https://lnkd.in/gRyTkehj

“The applications for such technology are vast, essentially replacing the need for expensive, complex and time-consuming laboratory DNA finger-printing that can hinder conservation capacity.
This technology will be nothing short of revolutionary.” World Wildlife Fund