Postdoctoral Fellow
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
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: amber.yasmeen@affiliate.mcgill.ca.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
The Lady Davis Institute (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.
Stagiaire postdoctoral
Recherche translationnelle sur les cancers gynécologiques
Description du poste :
Le stagiaire postdoctoral jouera un rôle clé dans la conception, la mise en œuvre et l’analyse des projets visant à améliorer l’oncologie de précision dans le domaine des cancers gynécologiques. Il/Elle contribuera activement à des projets impliquant différentes techniques de laboratoire.
Tâches et responsabilités :
Travailler directement avec le chercheur principal pour concevoir, développer et exécuter des expériences.
Diriger de façon autonome des projets.
Analyser les résultats expérimentaux de manière autonome (tableaux, figures...).
Encadrer les étudiants et les stagiaires au sein de l’équipe.
Qualifications :
Expérience
Expérience en culture cellulaire, extraction ADN/ARN/protéines, immunofluorescence…
Expérience approfondie avec des essais in vitro.
Familiarité avec des modèles animaux est un avantage.
Familiarité avec les approches de séquençage de nouvelle génération.
Expérience dans l’analyse de données biostatistiques (e.g., GraphPrism, SnapGene).
Maitrise de la rédaction de rapports/article/présentations scientifiques.
Capable de communiquer scientifiquement en anglais (à l’oral et a l’écrit).
Profil et compétences
Autonome avec un bon sens de l’initiative
Excellente organisation et capacite à s’adapter rapidement.
Capacité de travailler en équipe
Ethique rigoureuse de travail.
Position :
Poste à temps plein, 35 heures par semaine
Contrat : 1 an (renouvelable)
Travail en personne (pas à distance)
Salaire et avantages sociaux selon les politiques de l’université McGill/LDI
Horaire : En journée, du lundi au vendredi (de 9h à 17h, à discuter et à confirmer)
Période d’essai :90 jours ouvrables
Date de début : Immédiatement
Lieu de travail :
Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research, Cancer Axis
http://www.ladydavis.ca/en/cancer
Chercheur principal :
Dr. Melica Brodeur, M.Sc., M.D.
Professeur adjoint
Département d’obstétriques and Gynécologie
Département d’oncologie
Université McGill
Hôpital General Juif (JGH) and Lady Davis Institute for Medical Research (LDI)
Pour postuler :
Les candidats doivent envoyés leur curriculum vitae et une lettre de motivation expliquant leurs objectifs de carrière et comment ils répondent aux exigences pour ce poste à : amber.yasmeen@affiliate.mcgill.ca.
Nous remercions tous les candidats pour leur intérêt. Seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour un entretien seront contactés.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
Education:
- Doctoral Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person
