University Health Network
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PostdoctoralResearcher
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“Postdoctoral Researcher at University Health Network. Skills: Immune engineering, Cell therapies, Genome editing, RNA modulation. Design independent research projects. Execute independent research projects”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
PhD in immunology, Molecular biology, Bioengineering, Related discipline, Experimental background in immune cell biology, Human T cell systems, Design, execute, and interpret experiments independently, Demonstrated scientific productivity, Peer-reviewed publications
Nice to Have
Experience in genome editing, RNA-based approaches, Gene delivery technologies, Advanced cell culture systems, Familiarity with flow cytometry, Spectral flow, Functional immune assays, Interest in translational research, Clinically relevant model systems, Prior experience mentoring students, Junior trainees is an asset
What You'll Do.
Design independent research projects
Execute independent research projects
Interpret independent research projects
Establish experimental platforms
Advance experimental platforms
Develop functional assays
Perform functional assays
Apply human model systems
Contribute to scientific development
Supervise junior trainees
Support junior trainees
Prepare manuscripts for publication
Contribute to grant writing
Work in close interaction with programs
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborative, interdisciplinary environment; Clinical programs; Translational programs
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication
Full Job Description
UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. [www.uhn.ca](https://www.uhn.ca/) Union: Non-Union Number of Vacancies: 1 New or Replacement: New Site: PMCRT / Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower - 101 College St, Toronto, ON M5G 1L7 Department: Ajmera Transplant Centre Research Institute (ATC-RI) Reports to: Dr. Michael Henneresse Hours: 37.5 Salary: CAD 54,902 – CAD 93,333 per year, commensurate with experience and level of appointment (PDR I–III) Shifts: Monday - Friday Status: Temporary Full-Time Closing Date: June 30, 2026 Position Summary: The successful candidate will join a research program in programmable immune engineering at UHN, based at the ATC-RI and affiliated with the University of Toronto. The lab focuses on designing engineered human immune cells that maintain stable and regulated function in complex clinical environments, with a particular emphasis on transplantation alongside applications in cancer and infection. The research program integrates CRISPR-based genome engineering, RNA-based modulation, and advanced
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