Dr. Yousef lab is currently looking for a full-time (1.0 FTE) post-doctoral fellow to join our dynamic and growing research team on molecular diagnostics. This position is intended for Candidates with PhD training, who are on a career track to becoming independent scientists. The selected trainee will be actively involved in all aspects of research design, grant preparation, execution of experiments, data analysis/interpretation and publication of results. Selected candidate will have access to top-notch instrumentation within our laboratory/Institution and will join our team’s current efforts on personalized oncology, personalized cancer biomarker discovery and cancer therapeutics.
Duties/Responsibilities include research project management, working closely with PI in research troubleshooting, optimizations and conceptualization of novel ideas, in addition to writing and submission of research grant applications. The selected trainee will be responsible for statistical analysis, planning, execution and interpretation of study results, as well as preparing research-related documents (e.g. research ethics board applications, animal care committee forms). Other duties include developing strategic alliances with outside parties, and budget monitoring.
Environment/Lab Description
Dr. Yousef’s research laboratory is internationally recognized in miRNA research. It is one of the leading laboratories focusing on the cancer biomarkers in renal cell carcinoma and prostate cancer using an integrated genomic, quantitative proteomic, transcriptomic and miRNA approaches with extensive bioinformatics analysis. He has published extensively about the discovery of the kallikrein family of tumor markers and their roles as cancer biomarkers. Our research program is majorly focused on kidney cancer.
Qualifications
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Recently graduated from PhD program
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Record of publication(s) and manuscript(s) in preparation or completed.
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Excellent organizational and analytical skills, along with a high degree of independence and flexibility to thrive in a novel and rapidly evolving research environment.
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Ability to write scientific communications and present their work
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Excellent initiative and leadership qualities
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Ability to Work independently and as part of a team
- Demonstrated ability to initiate a program of research excellence in their chosen field
- Effective problem-solving and communication skills
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Previous experience in omic technologies (such as RNAseq, proteomics, microRNA profiling) and/or preclinical drug development will be considered an asset.
As a condition of employment, all external hires will be required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination or documentation unless a valid accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code exists. Please note, if you are extended an offer of employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination in Ontario QR Code format. All internal candidates must be in compliance with Unity Health Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.
