Postdoctoral Fellow Surgical and Interventional Sciences

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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).

Introduction
Department / Research Program: Surgical and Interventional Sciences

The Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in fundamental and translational research focused on fibrosis tissue repair or oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Research projects aim to elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms governing disease initiation progression and resolution while identifying and validating novel targets. The laboratory employs molecular and cellular biology approaches in vitro and in vivo preclinical models. Under the supervision of the Principal Investigator the successful candidate will lead independent research projects and contribute to experimental design data analysis manuscript preparation grant applications and trainee mentorship.

Responsabilities and Objectives
Conduct Independent Research: Lead and execute original research projects under the supervision of the PI contributing to the generation of new data and ideas within the labs focus area.
Investigate Fundamental Disease Mechanisms: Elucidate the molecular and cellular pathways underlying tissue fibrosis or oral squamous cell carcinoma progression using mechanistic and functional approaches.
Target Discovery: Identify and validate novel biological targets that may lead to innovative therapeutic strategies.
Experimental Design and Data Analysis: Design perform and troubleshoot experiments collect analyze and interpret data using appropriate statistical and computational methods.
Mentorship and Supervision: Mentor graduate and undergraduate students provide training and guidance in experimental protocols and data analysis.
Maintain Lab Records and Compliance: Ensure accurate record-keeping of experimental protocols results and reagents maintain compliance with institutional and funding agency regulations including safety and ethics protocols.

Standards of performance
Deliver high-quality reproducible research and maintain accurate laboratory records.
Meet project milestones and contribute to the timely completion of research objectives.
Contribute to peer-reviewed publications presentations and grant applications.
Adhere to laboratory safety animal ethics and institutional compliance requirements.

/ Experience

Education: Doctorate Degree
Field of Study: PhD in Biomedical Sciences Molecular Biology Cell Biology Experimental Medicine Pathology Pharmacology Immunology Cancer Biology Biochemistry or a related life sciences discipline.
Other education considered an asset for this position: Postdoctoral or graduate-level training in molecular and cellular biology cancer biology fibrosis research bioinformatics animal models advanced imaging or translational biomedical research will be considered an asset.

Work Experience: Experience conducting independent research in molecular and cellular biology fibrosis tissue repair cancer biology or a related field. Experience with transgenic mouse models including Cre-LoxP and inducible CreERT2 systems mouse breeding colony management genotyping and animal handling is an asset. Experience with experimental design data analysis scientific writing and publication of peer-reviewed manuscripts is essential. Experience mentoring trainees and contributing to grant applications is an asset.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Full-time on-site wet-lab position no remote/hybrid work administrative duties or formal teaching responsibilities.
Expected to actively seek and apply for eligible postdoctoral fellowships and research funding opportunities from local provincial and national funding agencies.

Status: Temporary full time
Compensation Level: Based on annual stipend
Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Other:
Site: MGH 1650 Cedar Ave.

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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. The Postdoctoral fellow will receive a stipend or a bursary from a professors 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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