Job Description

Job Posting# 921137

Position: Postdoctoral Researcher
Site: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre
Department: Medical Biophyics
Reports to: Principle Investigator
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Status: Temporary full time

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Postdoctoral Fellow in our Medical Biophysics Department at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning.

The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

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.

The laboratory of at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and The University of Toronto is seeking postdoctoral scientists to study cancer biology on the genetic and molecular levels by utilizing integrative computational approaches. Our research interests include developing and applying novel computational frameworks that leverage large-scale multi-omics and biomolecular structural data to identify clinically actionable cancer biomarkers and tumor evolution. This position will provide ample opportunities to collaborate with a diverse group of clinicians, experimental and computational biologists at the Princess Margaret Cancer Center, University of Toronto, and beyond. This position will also provide abundant opportunities to mentor graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Toronto. Beyond research and mentoring experiences, postdoctoral scientists will have opportunities to apply for various internal and external fellowships and grants to start their independent careers. Finally, we will provide a competitive postdoctoral salary, which will be commensurate with experience.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree obtained within the last five (5) or MD within the last ten (10) years
• The ideal applicant would have a PhD in computational biology. However, a non-biological background with strong training in another quantitative scientific field (e.g., theoretical chemistry, biophysics, statistics or CS) would also be appropriate.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (C/C++, R, Python)
• Experience working in a Unix-based environment
• Prior experience in analyzing next-generation sequencing data, machine learning, and biostatistics is preferred.
• Prior experience in working on high-performance clusters or cloud computing environments is preferred.
• Prior publication record with at least two first authors (including joint first) papers/preprints
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills and a high degree of independence and flexibility to thrive in a novel and rapidly evolving research environment
• Track record of teaching and mentoring students
• Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse team of clinicians and scientists, including post-docs, students, and staff members

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.

Posting Date: June 12, 2023 Ending 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 and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. 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 when contacted.

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