Post Doctoral Researcher

McGill University

5d • $48,000

About The Position

Postdoctoral researcher in breast cancer inflammation The environment Recent discoveries have emphasised that tumours induce chronic systemic inflammation and myeloid cells, particularly neutrophils and monocytes, promote metastatic progression. The Garner lab studies how changes in the bone marrow during myeloid cell development influence their function and contribute to disease progression. Our goal is to identify new treatment strategies that can work alongside existing immunomodulatory therapies to treat metastatic disease. We use advanced somatic mouse models of mammary carcinogenesis to model chronic systemic inflammation driven by breast cancer and uncover how haematopoiesis is affected. The Garner lab fosters an environment of inclusivity and collaboration where lab members from diverse backgrounds are supported in their career development. The role We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with experience in myeloid cell biology, onco-immunology, and / or bioinformatics. The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Hannah Garner to uncover the molecular mechanisms by which tumours with distinct genetic drivers reshape myelopoiesis. The project will also investigate whether tumour-driven myelopoiesis can be therapeutically targeted to synergise with immunomodulatory therapies for the treatment of metastatic disease.

Requirements

• Hold a PhD in immunology or onco-immunology or a related field
• Good publication record and/or demonstrated scientific excellence for the career stage
• Excellent written and oral communication skills (English); ability to provide feedback and communicate results clearly and effectively
• Excellent record keeping and project management
• Excellent ability to work in a team

Nice To Haves

• Experience in bioinformatics analysis of single cell data (chromatin and RNA)
• Experience in myeloid cell development and ontogeny

Responsibilities

• Manage your own academic research on tumour-driven myelopoiesis
• Manage collaborations associated with your project
• Support the laboratory research environment and assist other laboratory members as needed
• Contribute to the mentoring of undergraduate and graduate students
• Contribute to the writing of grants, project proposals, and manuscripts related to your research project
• Maintain appropriate research records of experiments and protocols, along with raw and processed data as per laboratory guidelines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree