POST-DOCTORAL POSITION In Brain Tumor Research
General Overview:
We are accepting applications for a postdoctoral fellow position based at the newly built
Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI MUHC). This position offers a
unique opportunity to work within a collaborative team-oriented research environment in a
world-class facility affiliated with the premiere Canadian University.
The available funded projects involve studies on complex molecular responses to radiation
therapy in brain tumours, development and reversal of radiation resistance and discovery of the
related biomarkers. The position entails the opportunity to interact with basic and clinical
investigators, staff and trainees, access to unique technology platforms, placement within a large
collegial, multidisciplinary research community in the modern facility located short distance from
and the McGill campus at the heart of the vibrant multicultural centre of Montreal.
Qualifications:
Ambitious, motivated and committed candidates at the post-doctoral level are encouraged to
apply. Candidates must hold a recently obtained relevant PhD, MD, or equivalent degree, and be
within 3 years of the degree completion. Documented research credentials such as original peer
reviewed publications, patents, record of innovation are essential. The successful candidate(s)
will use a wide range of approaches including functional genomics, cellular and in vivo imaging,
tumour models, clinical data analysis and bioinformatics to investigate the mechanisms of
intrinsic tumor radioresistance. A strong background in oncology, molecular biology and
familiarity with bioinformatics are essential. Experience in brain tumor models, especially
patient-derived xenografts is desirable.
Candidates are expected to have strong organizational skills and the ability to work
independently, while contributing to the efforts of a larger research team. Excellent verbal and
written communication skills in English are essential. The candidates will be expected to give
oral presentation and take part in writing manuscripts, grant proposals, and project reports.
The RI-MUHC in Montreal, Quebec is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre
hospital network affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine of the McGill University. The RIMUHC Glen site campus offers an outstanding scientific and patient-oriented research
environment with state-of-the-art modern core facilities and specialized technology platforms,
including cell imaging, pathogen-free modern animal facility, multimodality animal imaging
suite and cutting edge dedicated small animal image-guided radiotherapy system (Precision Xray irradiator PXi, X-RAD 225Cx) to pursue basic, translational and clinical research programs
in cancer radiation therapy.
http://www.rimuhc.ca/web/research-institute-muhc/ri-in-2015
For additional information related to the application as a post-doctoral fellow at McGill
University, please refer to: http://www.mcgill.ca/gps/postdocs/fellows. A postdoctoral trainee
cannot register (or remain registered) with McGill’s Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies if 5 or
more years have elapsed since the PhD or MD degree.
Interested applicants should email their CV, a cover letter with the description of their
experience, research interests and three references (names and e-mail addresses) to Dr Bassam
Abdulkarim bassam.abdulkarim@mcgill.ca and Dr Janusz Rak janusz.rak@mcgill.ca
Additional Details:
Funding is available for 3 years. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Applications will be considered until the position is filled.