Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Cancer Biology)

TL;DR

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Cancer Biology): Conducting basic and translational research on cell division fidelity and tissue organization in the context of hereditary and childhood cancers with an accent on BRCA1-associated pathways and genome instability. Focus on designing research plans, executing experiments using advanced imaging and tissue models, and contributing to high-impact scientific publications.

Location: Must be based in Vancouver, BC, Canada

Salary: $60,000 per annum

Company

The University of British Columbia (hirify.global) is a world-leading academic institution and medical school dedicated to transforming health through innovative research and education.

What you will do

• Design and execute research plans focused on cell division, tissue architecture, and cancer predisposition.
• Perform data analysis and contribute to the writing of manuscripts and grant applications.
• Utilize human primary mammary epithelial cell systems and genetically engineered mouse models.
• Apply advanced microscopy and live-cell imaging techniques to study tumor evolution.
• Mentor junior trainees within the laboratory environment.
• Present research findings at internal and external scientific meetings.

Requirements

• PhD in Cell Biology, Cancer Biology, Developmental Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• Proven record of first-author publications in high-impact journals.
• Expertise in mammary epithelial biology, organoid systems, mitosis, or DNA damage responses.
• Experience with live-cell imaging, mouse models, or molecular perturbation techniques like CRISPR/RNAi.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the research environment.

Nice to have

• Background in mitotic regulators such as BRCA1, HMMR, or PLK1.
• Experience with quantitative or systems biology approaches including proteomics or genomics.
• Demonstrated ability to lead research projects independently.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on fundamental questions in cancer biology within a collaborative translational network.
• Access to state-of-the-art imaging platforms and human tissue models.
• Strong mentorship focused on career development toward academic independence.
• Integration into the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and the Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program.