Post-doctoral Fellow - Chen Lab, Terry Fox Laboratory Vancouver

Post-Doctoral Fellow – Chen Lab, Terry Fox Laboratory
BC Cancer
Vancouver, BC

The Chen Lab is seeking an outstanding and motivated post-doctoral fellow to assist our research efforts in pediatric brain cancer.

The overarching goal of our laboratory is to understand the molecular mechanism underpinning brain cancer initiation and progression. Our research specifically focuses on epigenetic pathways that are disrupted in high-grade gliomas, which is a lethal form of brain cancer in children and young adults. We utilize an integrative approach that leverages multiple experimental methods, including patient-derived samples, cerebral organoids, and transgenic animals, along with bulk and single cell sequencing technologies (see Chen et al. 2020 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33259802/ ). The Chen lab is a part of the Terry Fox Laboratory, a world class research unit within BC Cancer, and the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology (BMB) at the University of British Columbia (UBC).

Qualified candidates will have a PhD or PhD/MD degrees in Life Sciences in genetics, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology. Candidate should have demonstrated expertise and publication track record in chromatin biology, stem cells & cancer initiation, and/or neurodevelopmental biology. Expertise in animal and patient-derived disease models, particularly in brain tumour models, are highly desired assets. Background in epigenomics and transcriptomics is highly desirable.

The successful candidate is expected to work independently and lead multiple research projects and to supervise undergraduate/graduate students. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. Candidate should expect to work as a part of a multi-disciplinary team involving other lab members and external collaborators.

To Apply:

Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and contact details for 3 referees to:

Carol Chen, PhD
Scientist, Terry Fox Laboratory, BC Cancer
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, UBC.
Email: clchen@bccrc.ca

This position will remain open until filled.

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