Job Description

Company Description
UHN is Canada's #1 hospital and the world's #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
UHN's vision is to build A Healthier World and it's only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

Union: Non-Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Kridel Lab
Reports to: Principal Investigator
Hours: 37.5 Per Week
Shifts: Monday-Friday
Status: Temporary Full-Time
Closing Date: Oct 1, 2025
Job Summary & Duties:
The Kridel Lab at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre (University Health Network, Toronto) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow in Experimental Oncology. The successful candidate will develop and apply advanced preclinical model systems in lymphoma-including organoids, patient-derived xenografts (PDX), and humanized mouse models-to enable functional genomic approaches and the testing of novel therapies. This role offers the opportunity to work in a multidisciplinary environment at the interface of molecular biology, translational oncology, and therapeutic development. We welcome and prioritize applications from exceptional candidates interested in relocating to Toronto from the U.S., internationally, or from elsewhere in Canada.
Qualifications

• PhD in Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology, or a related discipline
• Strong expertise in mammalian cell culture, preferably organoid systems
• Hands-on experience with in vivo models (PDX, murine, or humanized models)
• Familiarity with functional genomic approaches (CRISPR/Cas9, RNAi, etc.)
• Experience in therapeutic testing in preclinical models is a strong asset
• Knowledge of lymphoma biology or hematological malignancies preferred
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team
• Excellent communication skills, including scientific writing and oral presentation
• Strong publication record demonstrating experimental expertise

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This is a full-time postdoctoral position with a competitive salary and access to exceptional resources at one of the world's top cancer research centres. The position offers unique opportunities to contribute to high-impact translational research and collaborate with leaders in oncology, molecular biology, and therapeutic development. The Kridel Lab is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and strongly encourages candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
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, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's 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.

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