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Job Description

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 lab's 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 creative 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.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en





Education / 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.

Required Skills

- Knowledge of French is required.
- An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary environment.
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