Postdoctoral Researcher – Pathology | Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Location: 101 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 0A3, Canada
Position Type: Temporary Full-Time (1 Year)
Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Closing Date: April 30, 2025

About University Health Network (UHN)

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As Canada’s largest hospital-based research program, UHN is dedicated to advancing global healthcare through cutting-edge research, education, and patient care.

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Position Overview: Postdoctoral Researcher - Pathology

We are seeking a highly skilled Postdoctoral Researcher to join the Notta Lab at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, part of the University Health Network. This exciting research opportunity focuses on pancreatic cancer, one of the most aggressive and challenging cancers to treat. The successful candidate will contribute to pivotal research on the cellular origins, mechanisms of drug resistance, and tumor evolution in pancreatic cancer. This role offers hands-on experience in genomics, transcriptomics, and histological analysis with the use of patient-derived organoids and xenograft models.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee and coordinate research projects, including the Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) initiative.
• Histopathological Analysis: Perform detailed histopathological review of pancreatic cancer slides and classify tissue samples.
• Cytomorphological Classification: Analyze and classify pancreatic cancer organoid models and xenograft models.
• Slide Repository Coordination: Manage and organize the Notta Lab Slide Repository for long-term research use.
• Research Contribution: Collaborate with the scientific team on key projects related to the mechanisms of pancreatic cancer development.

Qualifications:

• Required: MD with board certification in Pathology.
• Strong research background with a publication record or manuscript in preparation.
• Experience in pancreatic or gastrointestinal cancer research is preferred.
• Familiarity with Laser Capture Microdissection (LCM) is an asset.
• Experience with digital annotation software (e.g., Qupath) is encouraged.
• Knowledge of Xenograft mouse models is a plus.

Why Join UHN?

At UHN, you'll work alongside some of the brightest minds in healthcare and research. We offer:

• Competitive Salary and Benefits.
• Access to HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan).
• Flexible work environment and close proximity to public transit.
• Opportunities for career development, promotion, and professional growth within a leading healthcare organization.
• A range of employee perks including discounts on travel, restaurants, and more.

Application Information

This is a temporary full-time position for 1 year. UHN is committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. All applicants must submit their application by the closing date, April 30, 2025.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation requests can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

For more information about the Notta Lab and our work on pancreatic cancer research, visit our website and follow us on Twitter: @LabNotta.

Apply Now and contribute to groundbreaking research in the fight against pancreatic cancer!