Postdoc: Vascularized Tumor-on-Chip Research

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Kheiri Laboratory. The project aims to build a vascularized organ‑on‑a‑chip model of gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma to study tumor–vasculature interactions, angiogenesis, and drug response. The successful candidate will work with Dr.

Sina Kheiri and Dr. Lorenzo Ferri, in a multidisciplinary environment, focusing on microfluidic engineering, vascular biology, and

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Cancer Biology, or related field.
• Fluent or advanced ability in reading/writing English; French language knowledge required.
• At least 2 years of research experience in microfluidics.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop microfluidic vascularized tumor‑on‑a‑chip platforms.
• Establish and characterize perfusable tumor–vasculature co‑cultures.
• Develop drug screening assays and readouts for transport and treatment response.
• Analyze data and contribute to publications and presentations.

Skills

French

English proficiency

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) seeks a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow to join the Kheiri Laboratory. The project aims to build a vascularized organ‑on‑a‑chip model of gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma to study tumor–vasculature interactions, angiogenesis, and drug response. The successful candidate will work with Dr.

Sina Kheiri and Dr. Lorenzo Ferri, in a multidisciplinary environment, focusing on microfluidic engineering, vascular biology, and