Research Fellow

Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of
Healthier Children. A Better World
.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

The Shlien laboratory is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral research fellow with a strong background in genomics and applied cancer research.

Here's What You'll Get To Do
This is a full-time position under the supervision of Dr. Adam Shlien at the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), in downtown Toronto, named as the world's best pediatric hospital.

The project involves the development of new methods to diagnose and monitor childhood cancers. This may include the use of ultra-rapid RNA-sequencing for real-time diagnostics and analysis of circulating nucleic acids to monitor drug resistance. The Shlien Lab has pioneered methods to investigate the origins of childhood cancer (e.g., PMID: , , , discover new tumor subtypes using AI-based molecular classification approaches (e.g., PMID: , and integrate these emerging genomic technologies into precision medicine programs for pediatric oncology (e.g., PMID:

The successful applicant will have a strong interest in applied cancer genomics and the technical skills to analyze and interpret a uniquely rich collection of NGS datasets.

SickKids has excellent infrastructure for computational genomics and translational oncology, as well as access to clinical cohorts. The Fellow is expected to independently conduct innovative research. In addition to a generous salary, this fellowship includes a stipend for travel to conferences as well as a research allowance for developing new ideas.

Essential Requirements
Here's What You'll Need:

• PhD in a relevant area (e.g., genomics, molecular biology or cancer).
• Track record of publishing scientific papers in top journals as a lead author.
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written).
• Be able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Bioinformatics experience is preferred.
• Understand importance and demonstrates ability to foster a culture of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

Here's What You'll Love

• We offer a highly competitive salary, and an attractive benefits package, that includes extended health and dental coverage.
• The Research Institute offers many opportunities for career development and additional training as part of the Research Training Centre.

Employment type

• 35 hours per week
• Full time, contract position
• Hybrid

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV. The position is available immediately and will stay open until filled.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV. The position is available immediately and will stay open until filled.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV. The position is available immediately and will stay open until filled.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV. The position is available immediately and will stay open until filled.

Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV. The position is available immediately and will stay open until filled.

SickKids is committed to championing equity, diversity and inclusion in all that we do, fostering an intentionally inclusive and culturally safe environment that reflects the diversity of the patients, families and communities we serve. Learn more about workplace inclusion.

If you require accommodation during the application process, please reach out to our aSKHR team. SickKids can provide access and inclusion supports to eligible candidates to support their full engagement during the interview and selection process as well as to ensure candidates are able to perform their duties once successfully hired. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodation, please let us know at the time of your invitation to interview. Information received related to access, inclusion or accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

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