Assistant Professor (tenure-track) in cancer biology, with a focus on breast cancer
Posted by Andrew Simmonds, on 5 April 2023
Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Closing Date: 1 December 2023
The Department of Biochemistry, in conjunction with the Cancer Research Institute of Northern Alberta (CRINA), at the University of Alberta invites applications for a research-intensive position in cancer biology, with a focus on breast cancer.
The successful applicant will be expected to establish and maintain an independent research program in discovery and/or applied cancer research with an emphasis on breast cancer. The individual will contribute to the Department’s teaching and research supervision of undergraduate, graduate, and post-graduate learners. The successful candidate is expected to become an active member of CRINA. Some administrative duties to the Department, Faculty, University of Alberta are also expected.
We are seeking applications from individuals with;
- PhD or related degree in biochemistry or a similar field
- Demonstrated research strengths deciphering molecular mechanisms of cancer. This could include (but is not limited to), incorporation of innovative model systems (e.g. 3D organoids, animal models, patient-derived material), with advanced methodologies (e.g. imaging, flow cytometry, -omics), and comprehensive analytical approaches (e.g. bioinformatics, machine learning).
Significant assets include demonstrated expertise in some of the following areas:
- exploring molecular mechanisms of cancer biology (e.g. oncogenesis, growth, metastasis, treatment resistance)
- innovative model systems (e.g. 3D cell/tissue organoids, mouse models, patient-derived material)
- advanced methodologies (e.g. imaging, flow cytometry, screening, omics including spatial/single-cell)
- comprehensive analytical approaches (e.g. bioinformatics, omics analysis, machine-learning)
- integration of clinical samples/data
While the position will remain open until filled, the review of applications will begin April 11, 2023.
Note: This position is part of a ‘cohort’ hire of up to 5 research-focused faculty in the fundemental science departments on the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry
Closing Date: 1 December 2023
Duration: Permanent
Minimum qualifications: PhD or related degree in biochemistry or a similar field Demonstrated research strengths deciphering molecular mechanisms of cancer. This could include (but is not limited to), incorporation of innovative model systems (e.g. 3D organoids, animal models, patient-derived material), with advanced methodologies (e.g. imaging, flow cytometry, -omics), and comprehensive analytical approaches (e.g. bioinformatics, machine learning).