Assistant Professor - Molecular & Translational Cancer Research

Stjohns; San Juan de Terranova; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John's Research Institute invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Molecular Medicine with a focus on cancer biology and translational research.

The successful candidate will develop an independent program, seek competitive funding, publish quality research, mentor young researchers, and build collaborations to strengthen the division’s capabilities in molecular and translational cancer research.

Qualifications

• PhD/MD or equivalent qualification in molecular biology, cancer biology, biotechnology, life sciences, biomedical sciences, pathology or related discipline.
• Good record of research publications.
• Experience in cancer biology, molecular biology, immunology, biomarkers, tumor microenvironment or translational research.

Responsibilities

• Develop and pursue an independent research program in cancer biology, molecular signaling, biomarkers, tumor microenvironment or related areas.
• Design and conduct laboratory and translational research using molecular, cellular, immunological and clinical approaches.
• Develop research proposals and seek competitive funding.
• Publish high-quality research in peer‑reviewed journals and present findings at scientific meetings.
• Develop national and international collaborations and contribute to multidisciplinary research programs.
• Contribute to establishing and strengthening research capabilities in spatial biology, tumor microenvironment and related technologies.
• Teach and participate in seminars, workshops and other academic activities of the Division.
• Guide and mentor PhD scholars, postgraduate students and research staff.

Skills

Independent researcher

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Spatial biology knowledge

Scientific communication

Education

PhD/MD in Molecular Biology or related

Job description

St. John's Research Institute invites applications for an Assistant Professor in Molecular Medicine with a focus on cancer biology and translational research.

The successful candidate will develop an independent program, seek competitive funding, publish quality research, mentor young researchers, and build collaborations to strengthen the division’s capabilities in molecular and translational cancer research.