Postdoctoral Researcher

Lady Davis Institute; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Postdoctoral Fellow to contribute to groundbreaking research in gynecological cancers. This full-time position will involve designing and executing innovative experiments in both wet and dry labs, enhancing precision oncology methods. The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience in biomedical studies and collaborative research, working closely with leading experts in the field. If you're passionate about advancing cancer research and thrive in a dynamic team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Essential wet lab skills including cell culture and protein isolation.
• Experience with in vitro assays and familiarity with animal models.
• Strong scientific writing and communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute bench experiments with lab heads.
• Lead projects and analyze experimental results autonomously.
• Mentor trainees and communicate findings effectively.

Skills

Cell culture

DNA/RNA/protein isolation

Western blotting

Immunostaining

In vitro assays

Next generation sequencing

Genome editing techniques

Biostatistical analysis

Scientific writing

Teamwork and communication

Education

Doctoral Degree

Tools

GraphPrism

SnapGene

Job description

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: [e-mail].

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 : [e-mail].

Nous remercions tous les candidats pour leur intérêt. Seuls les candidats sélectionnés pour un entretien seront contactés.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Doctoral Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person