Full-time Post-doctoral Fellow - Translational research on gynecological cancers

Translational research on gynecological cancers

Job Description :

The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will play a key role in the design, implementation, analysis, and

dissemination of projects and their results aimed at improving precision oncology in the field of

gynecological cancers. They will actively contribute to projects involving wet lab (preclinical

studies / models, cell culture, animal studies) and dry lab (cancer genomics and pathology) studies. Through

these contributions, the Postdoctoral Fellow will gain experience in conducting biomedical studies as well

as participatory research with collaborators.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Work directly with the lab head(s) to design, develop and execute bench experiments

Lead individual and collaborative projects

Analyze and synthesize experimental results autonomously (tables, figures, etc.) to derive

scientific conclusions

Mentor trainees in the team

Qualifications : Experience

PhD with a background in biomedical / epigenetic / immunology sciences, or a related field

Essential wet lab skills such as cell culture, DNA / RNA / protein isolation, Western blotting,

immunostaining, etc.

Extensive experience with in vitro assays is required, additional familiarity with animal models is

an advantage

Familiarity with next generation sequencing approaches

Familiarity with genome editing techniques

Experience analyzing basic biostatistical data using basic software (e.g., GraphPrism, SnapGene)

Mastery of writing scientific reports / articles / presentations

Able to communicate scientifically in English (spoken and written)

Profile and Skills

Autonomous with good sense of initiative

Excellent organization and planning skills and ability to adapt quickly

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Excellent knowledge dissemination skills

Rigorous work ethic and professional

Position :

Full-time position, 35 hours per week

Contract : 1 year (renewable)

In-person work (not remote)

Salary and benefits according to McGill University / LDI policies

Schedule : Daytime, Monday to Friday (9 : 00am to 5 : 00pm, to be discussed and confirmed)

Probation period : 90 working days

Start date : Immediate

Workplace :

Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Cancer Axis

http : / / www.ladydavis.ca / en / cancer

Principal Investigator :

Dr. Melica Brodeur, M.Sc., M.D.

Assistant Professor

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Department of Oncology

McGill University

Jewish General Hospital (JGH) and Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI)

To apply :

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae and a cover letter explaining your career goals

and how you meet the requirements for this position to : [email protected].

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI) is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within

its community. The LDI has an equal opportunity employment program and welcomes applications from

all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics, with the skills and knowledge to productively

engage with diverse communities. Accommodation for any part of the application process may be

provided to persons with disabilities who request it.

The LDI encourages all persons, regardless of their characteristics, to apply. In accordance with Canadian

immigration requirements, please note that priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent

residents.

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