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POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN LIQUID BIOPSY Full-time NEW
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP POSTING — CHUM RESEARCH CENTRE
Liquid biopsies are ushering in a new era in cancer diagnostics, making it possible to detect tumors from a simple blood draw.
In this context, our laboratory is developing a next-generation molecular technology to improve the sensitivity and specificity of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) detection.
This project offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a tangible biomedical advance at the intersection of technological innovation and precision medicine. This research program is fully funded and aims to change clinical practice in oncology.
The postdoctoral fellow will lead the development and validation of a novel experimental method with high clinical potential for liquid biopsies. The research program is fully funded and targets direct clinical impact.
The goal is to create a robust, reproducible, and sensitive technology capable of identifying cancer-associated genetic alterations — with the ambition of transforming patient care.
Candidate Profile
We are seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher driven by the ambition to transform clinical practice in oncology. Ideal profile:
- D. in molecular biology, genomics, biomedical engineering, or a related field;
- Strong publication record demonstrating the ability to lead high-caliber research projects;
- Experience in bioinformatics and sequencing data analysis (a major asset);
- Autonomy, experimental rigor, critical thinking, and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
About the Laboratory
Professor Alexandre Pellan Cheng is an Associate Professor at ÉTS, a researcher at the CHUM Research Centre, and a member of the Open Innovation Laboratory (LIO). He obtained his Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Cornell University and completed his postdoctoral training at the New York Genome Center.
The laboratory works in close collaboration with Dr. Antoine Desilets, a clinician-scientist at the CRCHUM with expertise in molecular oncology. A former Fellow at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC), Dr. Desilets leads a program of investigator-initiated trials (IITs), providing a true bench-to-bedside pathway for all projects in the group.
Details and Work Environment
- Compensation: Competitive postdoctoral salary (commensurate with experience)
- Location: CHUM Research Centre (CRCHUM), Montréal
- Affiliation: Postdoctoral fellowship, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS) / CHUM Research Centre