Post-Doctoral Fellow (SRI)- Temporary Full-time 2025

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

  • Toronto, ON
  • Temporaire
  • Temps-plein
  • Il y a 15 jours
JOB SUMMARY:The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in wet lab techniques and assays with human samples, with a focus on developing non-pharmacologic therapeutic strategies in neuro-oncology. This role involves designing and conducting experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, and communicating research findings through written manuscripts, grant applications, and oral presentations. Expertise in analyzing complex and multimodal datasets is an asset. This position provides an opportunity to develop a strong foundation for a career in clinical and translational research, contribute to impactful biomedical research within an innovation-driven multidisciplinary environment.Interested individuals should email a cover letter and resume via Talcura. The deadline for application is until the position is filled. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible. The position is supported for an initial period of 12 months with possibility of extension.We thank all applicants for their interest but only candidates selected for an interview will be contact.Summary of Duties:Research Design and Execution
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, radiation oncologists, neuro-pathologists, radiologists, engineers, physicists, and scientists, and other key stakeholders
  • Design, develop and lead independent and collaborative new research projects and experiments, from concept through to protocol writing, submission to research ethics board, execution, data collection (e.g. REDCap data capture) and analysis
  • Develop grant applications in collaboration with principal investigator.
Data Analysis & Research Dissemination
  • Analyze experimental data and interpret findings in relation to current literature
  • Write and publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals
  • Present research results at national and international conferences.
Wet Lab Research Responsibilities
  • Design, execute, and analyze experiments involving human specimens (e.g. blood, plasma, solid tissue)
  • Process and store bio specimens, ensure proper handling and documentation
  • Relevant techniques include the following: immunohistochemistry, 3D histology, cell culturing, antibody based assays (e.g. multiplex), proteomics, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA extraction, and next generation sequencing.
In addition, you will be expected to:
  • Work within the larger context of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre (SHSC) and observe Hospital and Research Institute rules and regulations, policies, procedures, practices, safety procedures and current legislation, in particular the Human Rights Code regarding discrimination and harassment.
  • Ensure the confidentiality of patient, employee and Hospital information at all times.
  • Work cooperatively and constructively with the other members of staff.
  • Perform the above functions in a manner, which reflects SHSC Hospital philosophy and mission of service, while promoting and maintaining good public relations with patients, visitors and staff.
  • Work on occasional weekends if necessary
In accordance with Canadian Employment and Immigration guidelines, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada. Sunnybrook Research Institute is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.Sunnybrook Research Institute is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.Qualifications:
  • Ph.D. or M.D. or equivalent with experience in cancer, neuro-oncology, immunology or a related field
  • Proficiency in a wide range of wet lab techniques, including histology, molecular biology and cell culture
  • Experience in bioinformatics and/or immunology is an asset
  • Familiarity with office suite (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint), statistical softwares and programming languages R or Python
  • Familiarity with Protected Health Information, and clinical data capture systems (e.g. REDCap)
  • Experience in grant writing
  • Team player and self-starter with the ability to work efficiently and independently
  • Exceptional written and verbal English communications and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to foster collaborative relationships and coordinate teams of varying backgrounds while ensuring targets and objectives are met.
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity and to build a career in an innovative and dynamic organization, submit your resume by clicking on Apply Now below.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter.Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

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