JOB POSTING #907452
Position: Postdoctoral fellow
Site: The Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Reports to: Dr. Razq Hakem
Status: Temporary Full-Time (1 year)
POSITION:
University Health Network (UHN) is looking for exceptional individual to fill the key role of a Postdoctoral Fellow n our Research Department.
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University Health Network (UHN) is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto and a member of the Toronto Academic Health Science Network. The scope of research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. Research across UHN's five research institutes spans the full spectrum of diseases and disciplines, including cancer, cardiovascular sciences, transplantation, neural and sensory sciences, musculoskeletal health, rehabilitation sciences, and community and population health. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.
A POSTDOCTORAL position is available in Toronto/Canada, in the laboratory of Professor Hakem at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/University Health Network.
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Our research program focuses on identifying novel cancer genetic risk factors and the cell signaling and molecular oncology mechanisms that drive tumor development and progression. We are also dedicated to identifying novel therapeutic strategies to improve the outcome of cancer patients.
Cancer genetics, biochemistry, epigenetics, chromatin remodeling, multiomics, CRISPR-Cas9 screening are the pillars of our research program. Our multidisciplinary studies, also involve mouse models, Patients derived xenografts (PDXs), Patient derived organoids (PDOs) as well as data derived from cancer patients. Using a Systems biology and multidisciplinary approaches that involves scientists, clinicians, pathologists, chemists and computational biologists, we work towards our long-term goal of contributing to better diagnosis and therapy for cancer patients.
The Hakem lab has an excellent track record studying in vivo functions of tumor suppressors (e.g. BRCA1), cancer mechanisms, and signaling pathways involved. Our studies have been published in journals including Science (DOI: 10.1126/science.1094557), Nature Communications (DOI: 10.1038/ncomms12638) and the Journal of Clinical Investigation (DOI: 10.1172/JCI140105 and DOI: 10.1172/JCI120401).
Qualifications:
- PhD degree obtained within the past 3 years.
- PhD students nearing graduation are welcome to apply.
- Strong publication record.
- Expertise in cancer biology, biochemistry, or related disciplines. Candidates with expertise in DNA damage signaling/repair, transcription and epigenetics will be prioritized.
- Highly self-motivated, committed, and creative individual who can work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Interested applicants should submit their CV, contact information of three referees (including their supervisor), and a statement of research interests to Dr. Hakem (rhakem@uhnres.utoronto.ca). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code
Posted Date: October 6, 2022 Closing Date: Until Filled
For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.
University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
