Careers

About us
Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) at BC Cancer is an international leader in genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics for precision medicine. By developing and deploying genome sequencing, computational and analytical technology, we are creating novel strategies to prevent and diagnose cancers and other diseases, uncovering new therapeutic targets and helping the world realize the social and economic benefits of genome science

Learn more about how the GSC is Bringing Genomics to Life.

Why work at the GSC
As the first genome centre to be established within a cancer clinic, our story began by thinking outside of the box. From being the first in the world to sequence the SARS coronavirus during the 2003 global outbreak to publishing the first study demonstrating the use of whole genome sequencing to influence personalized cancer treatment planning in 2010, our passion for pushing scientific frontiers continues to this day.

Our technology platforms enable the transformative science being done at the GSC. But it is our world-class team of scientists and innovators that make it happen. By joining the GSC you will become part of a diverse and dedicated group of biologists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, computational biologists, biochemists, engineers and clinicians. We look for people who share our core values—science, timeliness and respect—to join us in our mission to provide genomics, bioinformatics and proteomics technology and expertise for the benefit of human health and society.

We believe that diversity and inclusivity is essential for the advancement of human knowledge and science. We welcome all applicants and provide all employees with equal opportunity for advancement, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, conviction of a criminal or summary conviction offence unrelated to their employment

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

*Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the position would require working remotely.  This restriction would be re-evaluated upon re-contracting.

---

Role Summary

Job Code: ABC HSA Req #097093

The Assistant Bioinformatics Coordinator (ABC) of the data sharing applications team provides supervisory and technical support to the Bioinformatics group of the Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) at BC Cancer. The ABC ensures that the day-to-day activities of a large scale, high throughput facility meet research, data analysis throughput and software development objectives.  We seek candidates with strong coding experience in Python and/or Javascript, demonstrated expertise in development and management of large databases and web applications.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the ongoing design as well as managing the implementation and maintenance of several large-scale full-stack development projects. These projects include several large-scale databases, which house genomic and clinical data from over ten thousand patients. They will be involved in several high-profile national data sharing efforts in which databases play a central role. Previous experience with Hadoop or other high-performance data solutions such as graph databases is highly desired

Key Responsibilities

• Assists the Bioinformatics Group Leader in the day to day activities of the Bioinformatics group by performing duties such as providing input on quantity and quality of work, making recommendations for improvements, workflow and procedures.
• Coordinates projects of the Bioinformatics group by performing duties such as chairing project-specific meetings and provides project status reports to the Bioinformatics Group Leader, with suggestions towards any required improvement of project management, task allocation and overall process.
• Develops and implements assays to monitor project progress and measure project accomplishments to ensure that appropriate project focus is maintained and to provide feedback to staff.
• Provides supervisory support to the Bioinformatics group by performing duties such as:
  • Orientating new staff.
  • Providing input to the Bioinformatics Group Leader on training requirements.
  • Providing input to the Production Coordinator on the establishment of clear definitions of responsibility for employees.
  • Assigning workload assignments and establishing work schedules.
  • Reviewing and establishing work priorities and adjusting work schedules to ensure priorities are met.
  • Completing performance reviews and addressing performance issues in conjunction with the Bioinformatics Group Leader.
• Participates in the recruitment of staff through methods such as interviewing internal and external applicants and forwards hiring recommendations.
• Participates in the development and implementation of quality improvement programs to ensure services are provided in the most efficient and effective way by performing duties such as:
  • Monitoring quality and quantity of service and information provided by the bioinformatics group and identifying areas for change and/or improvement.
  • Generating test metrics to evaluate progress of research programs.
• Participates in a variety of meetings by performing duties such as providing and/or receiving information and contributing to decision making.
• Participates, in conjunction with the Bioinformatics Group Leader, in determining the computer infrastructure necessary for successful completion of projects and ensured viability of research programs by performing duties such as providing input and recommendations regarding purchasing decisions related to hardware, software and related items for the Bioinformatics platform.
• Interprets statistical analyses and makes recommendations for review including preparing reports on statistical findings for publication and presentation.
• Conducts feasibility studies for computerization by performing duties such as determining user requirements, examining and identifying problems with existing systems and recommending modifications to and/or new systems; provides details of estimated implementation costs including associated staffing requirements.
• Performs technical functions related to the bioinformatic functions of the GSC.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

• Graduation from a recognized Bachelor of Science Program in Computer Science or equivalent with significant computer science components. 
• A minimum of four (4) years of recent related experience including experience in computer programming and quantitative data analysis, handling biological sequence and/or mapping data, database development and database schemas or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the GSC Group Leaders.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with computer operating systems such as Linux, UNIX.
• Demonstrated ability to develop with software such as Python, Postgres, and Javascript (NodeJS)
• Experience with REST API development
• Familiarity with non-relational databases such as Hadoop or graph databases
• Demonstrated ability to accept responsibility and work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and schedule work.
• Excellent organizational, leadership interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job.

To Apply

email cover letter and resume to bcgscjobs@bcgsc.ca

About us
Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) at BC Cancer is an international leader in genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics for precision medicine. By developing and deploying genome sequencing, computational and analytical technology, we are creating novel strategies to prevent and diagnose cancers and other diseases, uncovering new therapeutic targets and helping the world realize the social and economic benefits of genome science

Learn more about how the GSC is Bringing Genomics to Life.

Why work at the GSC
As the first genome centre to be established within a cancer clinic, our story began by thinking outside of the box. From being the first in the world to sequence the SARS coronavirus during the 2003 global outbreak to publishing the first study demonstrating the use of whole genome sequencing to influence personalized cancer treatment planning in 2010, our passion for pushing scientific frontiers continues to this day.

Our technology platforms enable the transformative science being done at the GSC. But it is our world-class team of scientists and innovators that make it happen. By joining the GSC you will become part of a diverse and dedicated group of biologists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, computational biologists, biochemists, engineers and clinicians. We look for people who share our core values—science, timeliness and respect—to join us in our mission to provide genomics, bioinformatics and proteomics technology and expertise for the benefit of human health and society.

We believe that diversity and inclusivity is essential for the advancement of human knowledge and science. We welcome all applicants and provide all employees with equal opportunity for advancement, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, conviction of a criminal or summary conviction offence unrelated to their employment

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

*Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the position would require working remotely.  This restriction would be re-evaluated upon re-contracting.

---

Role Summary

Job Code: CBA HSA Req# 96500

The Genome Sciences Centre is seeking a temporary full-time Computational Biologist to join our analysis team in a state of the art, high throughput genomics facility. The successful applicant will participate in the analysis of sequencing data by developing, refining and adapting bioinformatics tools for high-throughput processing pipelines. We seek candidates with strong coding experience in Python or other high-level object-oriented languages (e.g. C/C++, Java etc). Experience with statistical analysis and handling of biological data are also desirable. The role is ideally suited for a creative individual with a strong interest in software development and data analysis within an academic setting. Packaging and distribution of developed tools and analysis results to the scientific community and contribution to preparation of scientific publications are expected.

Key Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains core analysis pipelines at the GSC, such as: 
  • Somatic and single sample variant calling on whole genomes, exomes and transcriptomes (eg SNVs, indels, CNVs, LOH)
  • De novo assembly of short read sequences and identification of putative structural variants.
  • Gene and transcript expression quantification and differential expression
  • Microbial classification and detection
  • New analyses pipelines as required
  • Performs statistical and population analysis of large cohorts of biological data.
  • Responds to analysis requests from the scientific community by running core pipelines, additional statistical analyses, suggesting analyses where appropriate, preparing presentations of results to collaborators and responding to collaborator questions on results.
• Prepares data visualization for publication or oral presentations.
• Presents results of analysis or software testing internally and externally
• Performs literature searches, testing and validation of new data analysis software.
• Performs other related duties as required.                

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience 

• Graduation from a recognized Bachelor of Science Program in Computer Science or equivalent with a significant genomics, statistical and computer science components.
• Two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the GSC Group Leaders. 

Skills and Abilities 

• Proven expertise with Python and or other similar high level languages
• Demonstrated ability in R or other similar statistical programming languages and in statistical analysis
• Ability to program and run analysis in a production environment
• Functional knowledge of distributed version control systems, such as GIT
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a Unix environment, including experience with shell scripting and common command-line tools
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize work assignments and establish priorities.
• Previous experience in a bioinformatic setting, though not required, would be considered an asset

To Apply

email cover letter and resume to bcgscjobs@bcgsc.ca

About us
Canada's Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) at BC Cancer is an international leader in genomics, proteomics and bioinformatics for precision medicine. By developing and deploying genome sequencing, computational and analytical technology, we are creating novel strategies to prevent and diagnose cancers and other diseases, uncovering new therapeutic targets and helping the world realize the social and economic benefits of genome science

Learn more about how the GSC is Bringing Genomics to Life.

Why work at the GSC
As the first genome centre to be established within a cancer clinic, our story began by thinking outside of the box. From being the first in the world to sequence the SARS coronavirus during the 2003 global outbreak to publishing the first study demonstrating the use of whole genome sequencing to influence personalized cancer treatment planning in 2010, our passion for pushing scientific frontiers continues to this day.

Our technology platforms enable the transformative science being done at the GSC. But it is our world-class team of scientists and innovators that make it happen. By joining the GSC you will become part of a diverse and dedicated group of biologists, bioinformaticians, computer scientists, computational biologists, biochemists, engineers and clinicians. We look for people who share our core values—science, timeliness and respect—to join us in our mission to provide genomics, bioinformatics and proteomics technology and expertise for the benefit of human health and society.

We believe that diversity and inclusivity is essential for the advancement of human knowledge and science. We welcome all applicants and provide all employees with equal opportunity for advancement, regardless of race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, political belief, religion, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, conviction of a criminal or summary conviction offence unrelated to their employment

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

*Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the position would require working remotely.  This restriction would be re-evaluated upon re-contracting.

---

Role Summary

The Karsan lab team at Canada’s Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC) is seeking a research programmer to join a Genome British Columbia software automation project. The team will be working with the Karsan lab, which is responsible for developing high-throughput, clinically accredited pipelines to analyse sequenced data from genomic assays for individualized patient management of cancer. We seek candidates with strong Python software and programming skills to automate and improve existing pipelines and potentially incorporate third-party software into the system.

The role is ideally suited for a creative individual with a strong interest in software development and testing, data analysis, and automation within a high throughput academic setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and implement automated bioinformatics pipelines to meet the objectives of the project
• Work with other project team members to develop and test code, and implement software
• Evaluate third-party software and incorporate new systems into legacy systems
• Produce thorough but concise written documentation of algorithms, validations, SOPs, and other processes and procedures as required

Qualifications

Education, training and experience:

• Graduation from a recognized Bachelor of Science Program in Computer Science. A Master’s degree in a relevant field would be a strong asset
• Two (2) years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience acceptable to the project lead

Core skills and abilities:

• Expertise with Python 3.X and able to provide links to code samples via GitHub or another open repository
• Comfortable working in a Unix environment, including experience with shell scripting and common command-line tools
• Familiarity with molecular and cellular biology
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to efficiently organize work assignments and establish priorities
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with others in a team environment

Additional assets:

• Familiarity in statistical analysis using modern computational tools.  Experience with any relevant tools will be considered, but R and Python are preferred
• Familiarity with the development, testing, and maintenance of relational databases
• Familiarity in next-generation sequencing
• Experience with software testing
• Experience with Agile software practices
• Functional knowledge of distributed version control systems, such as SVN or GIT

To Apply

email cover letter and resume to bcgscjobs@bcgsc.ca

Role Summary

The Genome Sciences Centre is seeking a Projects Manager. This role is for a Manager of research projects, grants and platforms in a research environment.

Reporting to the Head Project Management or Projects Team Leader and working closely with the Principal Investigators and Project Leaders, you will play a key role in managing research projects and grants within the context of a research culture with established policies and procedures, vision and values. The major focus of this position is to work with the Principal Investigators and Project leaders to establish the objectives, milestones, and budgets for various research projects and grants, and monitor and facilitate progress against these objectives and milestones. Projects will involve personalized oncogenomics, immunotherapy, collaborative services management, or other cancer genomics research.

Key Responsibilities

• establishing budgets for research projects, grants, collaborations and core activities
• assisting with preparing grants, progress reports, statement of work documents, compliance documents, sample status or analysis reports
• monitoring budgets and expenditures
• establishing, monitoring, and coordinating project progress, milestones, deadlines and objectives, which may include, meeting coordination and follow-up, coordination of case reviews
• maintain accurate information on sample status, including sample and associated metadata acquisition, processing, stakeholder reporting
• recommending strategies for improving projects management methods
• liaising with grant/core funding agencies
• interacting directly with research collaborators or clinical study teamsas required

Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proactive interactions with collaborators are a must to perform successfully in this position. Active participation in laboratory meetings and seminars relevant to the project activities is highly encouraged.

Qualifications

While equivalencies will be considered, ideally you bring a degree in Science (preferably Genetics, Biochemistry, Microbiology or Computer Science) plus 5 years' recent related experience in project management and/or research development management.

Certification as a Project Management professional will help you make the short list, as will experience in academic scientific research or the biotech or software industry. Proficiency with MS Word, Excel and Project is essential and you should have excellent organizational, analytical and verbal and written communication skills.

 Successful candidate(s) will be offered positions through Provincial Health Services Authority at level Research Project Coordinator, which is equivalent to that described above.

To Apply

email: bcgscjobs@bcgsc.ca

What you'll do

• Reporting to the Coordinator, Research Grants (or designate) within the administrative group in the department of Advanced Therapeutics (AT), the Research Finance Assistant is responsible for performing administrative duties in support of the financial management of academic and industrial research projects for a broad range of basic and clinical research programs.
• Works on tasks that require analytical analysis, the ability to define and report on processes, work independently with confidential information and the ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders and be expected to exercise sound judgment when communicating with these groups.
• Works with the Coordinator, Research Grants to update and report on budgets and make recommendations to ensure sustainability. The Research Finance Assistant monitors expenses such as, but not limited to, ordering/procurement, accounts payable and payroll entries in the general ledger to ensure accuracy.
• Develop the appropriate tools and templates to best facilitate work by using a combination of spreadsheets, word processing and database software.
• Communicates with the PHSA procurement group, PHSA research accounting group, and research personnel on any matters pertaining to accounting, budgeting and finance. 
  The Research Finance Assistant may communicate with external contacts such as scientific vendors/manufacturers, UBC and VCH financial departments and non-PHSA/BCCA research personnel.
• Monitor budgets, provides input into the development of budgets and on enhancing efficiency for specified grants and projects
• Summarizes monthly and quarterly financial data into reports and provides discussion on variances and discrepancies.
• Receives invoices, matches documents and allocates invoices to grants/funds by assigning codes for payment.
• Develops and maintains a database pertaining to procurement, accounts payable and other transactions.
• Develops and maintains a database of grant applications and related publications. 
• Demonstrates work methods to new, junior and coop student staff.

You bring

• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of a Diploma/Certificate (preferably in Business)
• 1 years recent related experience in research administration or finance role. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assignments within a fast paced environment.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent ability to organize work and communicate effectively.
• Ability to exercise confidentiality. Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated computer literacy. Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to accept responsibility and work independently.

We are looking for outstanding, motivated graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows to join the Kuchenbauer Lab, who can share our passion for medicine/science and want to make a difference for patients´ lives.

Our research is mainly translational and focuses on immunotherapies such as allogenic stem cell transplantation for acute myeloid leukemia. We are driven to improve patients’ lives by addressing clinical “every day” challenges with state of the art research including preclinical animal models. Our goal is to translate our research into clinically applicable therapies. Scientific focuses are hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, hematopoietic stem cells physiology and pathophysiology as well as innovative treatment for Multiple Myeloma.

Multiple positions are available, starting as earlier as September 2018. Interested candidates should send a statement of research interest, curriculum vitae and contact details for 3 referees to Dr. Arefeh Rouhi (arouhi@bccrc.ca).

We are looking for outstanding, motivated graduate students as well as postdoctoral fellows (full time or part time) who share our passion for medicine/science and want to make a difference for patients´ lives.

Our research is mainly translational and focuses on immunotherapies such as allogenic stem cell transplantation for acute myeloid leukemia. We are driven to improve patients' lives by addressing clinical “every day” challenges with state of the art research including preclinical animal models. Our goal is to translate our research into clinically applicable therapies. Scientific focuses are hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, hematopoietic stem cells physiology and pathophysiology as well as innovative treatment for Multiple Myeloma.

Multiple positions are available, including research students or technicians.  Interested candidates should send a statement of research interest, curriculum vitae and contact details for 3 referees to Dr. Arefeh Rouhi (arouhi[@]bccrc.ca).

Ongoing recruitment.

Possible projects: Role of leukemia stem cells in T-ALL, examining the tumor ecosytem in lymphomas, or pathogenetic mechanisms in T-ALL.

Interested applicants may submit letter of interest and CV to aweng@bccrc.ca.

The position is in a mass spectrometry-based proteomics group in the Genome Sciences Centre at BC Cancer. The candidate will work as part of a team performing cutting-edge translational research using a broad range of proteomics techniques. The Research Assistant 2 – Proteomics works under supervision and performs experiments by following established laboratory procedures.

Job Code: RA2 07-04-2019

Key Accountabilities 

• Prepare samples for proteomic analysis
• Operating facility instrumentation including off-line HPLC fractionation systems, mass spectrometers, and speed vacs
• Perform initial data analysis
• Assist in the development of cutting edge protocols for clinical proteomics
• Maintain logs of samples analyzed and instrument use
• Liaise with collaborators to coordinate sample submission and communicating results
• Collaborate with client lab personnel
• Maintain a details lab notebook

Qualifications 

• A laboratory technician degree in chemical and biotechnical science with direct work experience in proteomics. 
• Theoretical knowledge and practical experience with tandem mass spectrometry
• Experience with state-of-the-art mass spectrometry instrumentation including Orbitraps
• Experience with clinical sample preparation for proteomics and nucleic acid analysis
• Experience with processing cells and tissues for global and targeted proteomics
• Practical experience with analytical reversed phase chromatography (HPLC and nanoLC), specifically for peptide separation
• Two (2) years recent related experience in a research laboratory

In accordance with Canadian Immigration requirements, this advertisement is first directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents but international candidates are invited to apply. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities. English is the official language used at PHSA.

To Apply

Please send your resume with cover letter to bcgscjobs@bcgsc.ca.

We request that you specify the position you are applying for by identifying the Job Code only (e.g. "RA2 07-04-2019") in the subject line of your emailed application.

A postdoctoral fellowship position is available in the Aparicio lab based at the BC Cancer Research Centre in Vancouver, Canada, collaborating on an exciting project mapping clonal dynamics in human cancers with new single cell methods. 

The Aparicio lab is developing new single cell genome and transcriptome methods for tracking clonal trajectories at single cell level in patients and patient-derived xenografts. The post holder will have the opportunity to interact as part of the international CRUK Grand Challenge IMAXT project, bringing new measurement methods and computational techniques to the 3D reconstruction of tumour and mapping drug sensitivity and drug combinations using sgRNA/CRISPR methods in vivo. The program works closely with the Shah lab computational biology program on the development of new models for single cell data and cancer evolution. Some experience with bioinformatics approaches to biological data and familiarity with handling of genomics data will be an advantage.

How to Apply: Please send the following documents to careersmolonc@bccrc.ca and put “Single Cell Genomics, Aparicio Lab – PDF Position” and your family name in the subject line.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript
• Work Sample

Posting is available immediately for a postdoctoral fellow with experience in cancer bioinformatics to work on an exciting new program developing non-invasive patient genomic monitoring. The successful candidate will have a degree and postgraduate training in bioinformatics, computer science, statistics, or allied subjects, with experience applying modern computational genome analysis methods. The post holder will work jointly with the groups of Dr Samuel Aparicio (UBC and BC Cancer) &  Dr Andrew Roth (UBC Computer Science and BC Cancer) on developing and implementing methods for analysis of genomic sequencing information from plasma and other fluids to monitor tumour burden and provide information for screening of high risk patients. This will be in conjunction with existing work on single cell genome analysis pioneered by the Aparicio and Shah labs in the last 5 years.

How to Apply:
Please send the following documents to careersmolonc@bccrc.ca and put "Post-doctoral Fellow – Aparicio Lab, family name) in the subject line

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Transcript
• Work Sample

A graduate student position is available for students interested in pursuing MSc or Phd studies in Bioinformatics at the University of British Columbia. The project is aimed at characterizing the function of every mammalian gene through thorough analysis of every known and predicted gene in the mouse genome via “Big Data” analysis. To address this critical gap in biomedical research, the International Mouse Phenotyping Consortium was created to generate a null mutation for every gene in the mouse genome, to collect phenotypic data for each mutation, and to disseminate the data to the broader scientific community. Immunophenotyping by flow cytometry (FCM), is one of the 30 core phenotyping assays of this global effort. However, the full quantitative potential of the IMPC FCM effort can only be realized with mechanisms to effectively share, analyze and interpret the data.

The selected candidate will develop and use state-of-the-art computational methodologies for supervised and unsupervised clustering and classification to systematically analyze tens of thousands of high-dimensional samples to help understand the function of each gene. The candidate will also be supported to attend bioinformatics workshops and conferences to advance and disseminate their research.

Qualifications: The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, or equivalent with strong experience in handling high-throughput data sets as well as statistics and programming skills (we love R here). The individual will have strong verbal and written skills and the ability to work efficiently in a team environment.
In addition to the outstanding research opportunities available in this setting, students also enjoy the many cultural and sporting amenities provided in Vancouver.

Please contact Dr. Brinkman directly at rbrinkman@bccrc.ca and provide the following information:

– Short cover letter explaining your interest in the lab
– Resume
– Scanned copy of transcript or listing of course grades
– Names and contact information for two individuals who will be willing to provide letters of reference
 

2 positions available May 2020 – Dec 2020 (8 months)

Co-op position 1 - Our lab has developed in house a synthetic model of T cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia by lentiviral transduction of hematopoietic stem progenitor cells from human umbilical cord blood. One co-op student will be working on investigating how various conditions contribute to this leukemic transformation. In this position, you will learn aseptic technique for culturing human primary cells, how to produce lentivirus and transduce cells, flow cytometry techniques and analysis, mouse necropsies and cell cryopreservation. We would prefer someone with wet lab experience and is organized and detail-oriented.

Co-op position 2 - Investigating the tumour ecosystem in human non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. Using state-of-the-art single cell analysis (mass cytometry (CyTOF), single cell RNA sequencing and high-parameter flow cytometry), this project will investigate the heterogeneity of tumour cells and their surrounding non-malignant immune and stromal cells. This work is of direct clinical relevance in providing detailed phenotypic characterizations that are required in order to define biomarkers for lymphoma classification and prognosis. In this position, you will have opportunities to learn: 1) handling and processing clinical samples, including tissue digestion and culture of human primary cells; 2) maintaining and operating the CyTOF and multi-parameter flow cytometry; 3) Multi-dimensional data analysis. We prefer applicants who are detail-oriented and have a strong interest in bioinformatics/programming as such skills will allow for more involvement in data analysis. 

Applicants may apply via their school's co-op program.