Postdoctoral Fellow

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

RI-MUHC in Montreal invites applications for a postdoctoral fellow to join the Kheiri Laboratory to develop a vascularized organ‑on‑a‑chip model of gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma.

The project combines microfluidic tissue engineering and tumor biology to study angiogenesis, drug transport, and treatment response.

Qualifications

• PhD in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Cancer Biology, or related field.
• At least 2 years of research experience in microfluidics.
• Proficiency in French and advanced English required for collaboration and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, fabrication and optimization of microfluidic vascularized tumor‑on‑a‑chip platforms.
• Establishment and characterization of perfusable tumor–vasculature co‑cultures.
• Development and validation of drug screening assays, including readouts of drug transport and treatment response.
• Analysis and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.

Skills

French language proficiency

Excellent English communication

Education

Doctorate Degree

Job description

Introduction

Department / Research Program: Cancer Research Program

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient‑centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world‑renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI‑MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec ‑ Santé (FRQS).

Responsabilities And Objectives

The Kheiri Laboratory, led by Dr. Sina Kheiri (Jarislowsky Endowed Research Chair in Translational Oncology, Department of Surgery, McGill University), is part of the Thoracic Surgery and Upper Gastrointestinal Cancer Research Laboratories (http://thoracicsurgery.lab.mcgill.ca) at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC). We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral fellow for a joint position with Dr. Lorenzo Ferri (Chair, Department of Surgery) to develop a vascularized organ‑on‑a‑chip model of gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma, investigating tumor–vasculature interactions in disease progression and therapeutic response.

The project combines microfluidic tissue engineering and vascular biology to build a human‑relevant model that recapitulates the tumor microenvironment, enabling the study of angiogenesis, drug transport, and treatment response. The successful candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will be involved in several areas:

• design, fabrication and optimization of microfluidic vascularized tumor‑on‑a‑chip platforms modeling gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma;
• establishment and characterization of perfusable tumor–vasculature co‑cultures that reproduce key features of the tumor microenvironment;
• development and validation of drug screening assays, including readouts of drug transport and treatment response;
• analysis and dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Doctorate Degree

Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Cancer Biology, or a related field

Work Experience: At least 2 years of research experience in microfluidics

Required Skills

• Knowledge of French is required.
• An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.

Additional information

Status:

Temporary, full time (35‑hour workweek)

Compensation Level:

Based on annual stipend

Work Schedule:

Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Site:

Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.

A Postdoctoral fellow is a full‑time student currently enrolled in a Canadian University program. The individual must have recently been awarded (within 5 years) a PhD or equivalent. The Postdoctoral fellow will receive a stipend or a bursary from a professor’s grant for research activities that will be performed on a full‑time basis. All benefits are administered by the University under which they are registered.

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To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self‑identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [e-mail]