Postdoctoral Fellow – Cell Division & Cancer Biology

About the role

The Maxwell Laboratory at the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute and the University of British Columbia seeks a highly motivated Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate cell division mechanisms and their impact on mammary and epithelial cancer biology. The fellow will join a multidisciplinary team studying genome instability, BRCA1‑related pathways, and spindle orientation in both hereditary and childhood cancers.

Key responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments on mammary epithelial cell fate, symmetric vs. asymmetric division, and spindle orientation.
• Develop and maintain in vivo mouse models and ex vivo primary cell systems to study genome instability.
• Perform high‑content and live‑cell imaging to monitor cell division dynamics.
• Analyze data to link cellular phenotypes with tumor initiation and therapeutic response.
• Collaborate with national and international partners and contribute to manuscript preparation.

Required profile

• PhD in cell biology, cancer biology, developmental biology or a related discipline.
• Strong background in mammary gland biology, epithelial tissue organization, or cell division mechanisms.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and within a collaborative research environment.

Required skills

• High‑content imaging
• Live‑cell imaging
• Mouse model development
• Genetically engineered cancer models

What we offer

• Fixed‑term appointment with competitive academic salary.
• Access to state‑of‑the‑art imaging facilities and animal cores.
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration and professional development.