Postdoctoral Position - Cellular Signaling Mechanisms in Fibrosis/Cancer (Research Institute)

Job Title:

Postdoctoral Position - Cellular Signaling Mechanisms in Fibrosis/Cancer (Research Institute)

Organisation:

Research Institute of the MUHC

Work Location:

HOPITAL GENERAL DE MONTREAL

Job Category:

Research and teaching

Job Type:

Temporary full time

Le Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l’échelle internationale pour l’excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d’assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le domaine de la santé et de contribuer au progrès des connaissances.

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).

Position summary
The position involves conducting a research project in the area of cellular signaling as it relates to cell biology, and therapy for fibrosis and/or cancer. While the general research direction and hypothesis/objectives will be given by the principal investigator in line with the research program of the laboratory, the candidate is expected to contribute in a major way conceptually, technically and experimentally to the productivity of the research group.

General Duties
General duties will involve working with the principal investigator on development of the research program in the field of cellular signaling in fibrosis and cancer. This will include:
• Hands-on experimentation and generation of high quality data,
• Following the literature, writing manuscripts and contributing to funding applications,
• Training of students or staff and corresponding with collaborators,
• Giving national and international presentations at scientific meetings.

• Doctoral degree (PhD),
• Minimum 2 years of documented research experience in the field of cellular signaling, including first author publications in peer reviewed journals,
• A background in protein and/or peptide chemistry is an asset,
• Proven expertise in the field of cell signaling in general, and in the field of fibrosis and/or cancer,
• Proficiency with standard biological assays and techniques in cell biology and molecular biology, expertise in analysis of data obtained from proteomics, genomics, RNA and miRNA profiling,
• Ability to work on independent research projects, coordinate efforts with junior staff and research trainees, and with collaborators,
• Track record indicating ability to conduct scholarly work, prepare publications and contribute to grant applications,
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing in English.

Status: Temporary, Full-time, 1 term renewable (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: 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. He/she will receive a stipend or a bursary from a professor’s grant for research activities that will be performed on a full-time basis. The appointment must be preparatory for an academic and(or) research career. All benefits are administered by the University under which they are registered.
Work Shift: From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays to Fridays
Work Site: Montreal General Hospital (1650 Cedar Avenue, Montreal, QC H3G1A4)

*A Postdoctoral Fellow will receive a stipend or a bursary from a 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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THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

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, [email protected]

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