Postdoctoral Researcher - Pathology
Postdoctoral Researcher - Pathology
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Job Description
Union: NonUnion
Site: Princess Margaret Research Institute
Department: Research Notta Lab
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Work Model: OnSite
Grade: V0:90
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $65000 $70000 annually (To commensurate with experience and consistent with UHN compensation policy)
Shifts: Day
Status: Temporary FullTime (1 year)
Closing Date: March 31 2025
Position Summary
The Notta laboratory is located at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (Toronto Canada) and is associated with the Medical Biophysics program at the University of Toronto. Our research program is focussed on pancreatic cancer one of the most aggressive tumour types in oncology. Broadly our laboratory is interested in several aspects of the disease such as its cellular origins mechanisms of drug resistance and tumour evolution. Our laboratory is also part of the Pancreatic Cancer Translational Initiative (PanCuRx) at the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research. The PanCuRx Program is a translational research initiative that aims to significantly improve the lives of patients with pancreatic adenocarcinoma by generating new knowledge about genetic and biologic subsets of disease mechanisms of tumorigenesis and unique treatment options.
The Notta Lab is seeking talented individuals to join our team in cuttingedge research on pancreatic cancer. Our projects focus on analyzing primary samples and using both in vitro and in vivo models such as patientderived organoids and xenografts. We apply molecular profiling (genomics and transcriptomics) along with histological analysis to explore the mechanisms of pancreatic cancer development.
We welcome applications from trainees with a strong background in histopathology with experience in either clinical or laboratory settings. The successful candidate will be working under the direct supervision of a Scientific Associate to perform and coordinate pathologyrelated tasks.
Additional information about the Notta Lab can be found at:
Website:
Twitter: @LabNotta
Duties
- Project management
- Coordination of Laser Capture Microdissection project
- Histopathological review of Pancreatic Cancer slides
- Cytomorphological classification of Pancreatic Cancer organoids models
- Histopathological classification of Pancreatic Cancer derived xenograft models
- Coordination the Notta Lab Slide Repository
Qualifications :
- An MD with board certification in pathology is required.
- Applicants should have a manuscript in preparation or a publication record at the time of application.
- Experience in pancreatic or gastrointestinal cancer research is preferred.
- While not required experience with Laser Microdissection (LCM) is a plus.
- Familiarity with digital annotation software (e.g. Qupath) is encouraged.
- Knowledge with Xenograft mouse models is preferred.
Additional Information :
Why join UHN
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts onsite gyms etc.)
Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.
All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.
UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.
Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.
UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Contract
Employment Type
Contract
