Position Description

Area: Prostate Cancer Centre

Duration: 12 - 24 months

Start Date: September 1, 2020

Salary: $40,000 - $41,000 per year plus Plan C benefits 

The Department of Pathology in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary are accepting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Prostate Cancer Biology.

Job Description:

Our laboratory focuses on identifying and characterizing novel biomarkers to differentiate aggressive and indolent phenotypes of prostate cancer. Our work combines an in vitro/in vivo approach with tissue-based biomarkers using immunohistochemistry, fluorescent in-situ hybridization (FISH), Q-PCR, sequencing, gene expression and aCGH, along with siRNA technology and bioinformatics analysis.

Currently, the main research focus is to investigate and characterize novel genes associated with the ERG gene rearrangements and PTEN deletions in prostate cancer. For the most recent news write-up, please see: https://cumming.ucalgary.ca/departments/bmb/profiles/dr-tarek-bismar

This is a very active and busy laboratory with several collaborative projects. It is expected that the fellow will be very active, industrious and will engage in several collaborative and independent research activities, as well as taking responsibility for the finalization of several manuscripts related to prostate cancer. The successful candidate is expected to be able to work independently and have excellent urological and general pathology experience and be successful in obtaining outside funding. This is a postdoctoral research program with emphasis on prostate cancer research. Observation of clinical pathological case sign-outs will be available for clinical fellows.

Qualifications:

We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with recent PhD (within the last two years) with a strong research background in molecular biology and a proven track record of publications. Applicants with additional experience in bioinformatics and data mining investigating transcriptomic and copy number as well as sequence data are encouraged to apply. Experience in fluorescent in-situ hybridization or molecular biology is highly desirable.

The successful candidate should be knowledgeable in basic laboratory work (PCR, western, RNA and DNA extraction and sequence) with excellent experience in in-vitro work (cell invasion, proliferation, CRISPR, CHIP, CO-IP, miRNA and luciferace etc). They should possess excellent communication skills and be fluent in the English language. Preference will be given to Canadian permanent residents and Canadian citizens. However, international candidates are also encouraged to apply.

Application Details:

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter with a brief summary of their research experience and career objectives, curriculum vitae and three references, to the address (or email address) below. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Ruby Reyes and Alexandria Ross Administrative Assistants to Dr. T. Bismar Rockyview General Hospital

Department of Pathology & Lab Medicine, Room 4N11 7007 – 14th Street SW

Calgary, AB T2V 1P9 Phone:  403 943 3596

Fax: 403 943 3333

Email: [email protected]; [email protected] ; [email protected]

Additional Information

To learn more about postdoctoral scholar opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Postdoc Careers website. For more information about the Cumming School of Medicine visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

About the University of Calgary

The University of Calgary is Canada’s leading next-generation university – a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation’s most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada’s top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

To succeed as one of Canada’s top universities, where new ideas are created, tested and applied through first-class teaching and research, the University of Calgary needs more of the best minds in our classrooms and labs. We’re increasing our scholarly capacity by investing in people who want to change the world, bringing the best and brightest to Calgary to form a global intellectual hub and achieve advances that matter to everyone. For more information visit research.ucalgary.ca/postdocs.

About Calgary, Alberta

Calgary is one of the world's cleanest cities and has been named one of the world's most livable cities for years. Calgary is a city of leaders – in business, community, philanthropy and volunteerism. Calgarians benefit from the strongest economy in the nation and enjoy more days of sunshine per year than any other major Canadian city. Calgary is less than an hour’s drive from the Rocky Mountains and boasts the most extensive urban pathway and bikeway network in North America.

The University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their professional success while they are here. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.