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Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) – Muskox and Bison Conservation Genomics Background: The Kyle laboratory, in close collaboration with partner institutions and agencies (e.g., Parks Canada) is working to understand the adaptive resiliency of large northern ungulates in context of rapid environmental change and acute selective pressures from disease.  Current study systems include muskox and American bison, of immense cultural significance and conservation concern. Archived and ongoing collections of specimens will be examined, comparing host genomic variation (specifically, the immunome) and microbiome variation relative to disease status, stress indicators and other phenotypic data (e.g., body condition metrics). We are recruiting several PDFs and graduate students to assist with this research. There will be some flexibility to adapt projects to candidate interests with opportunities for field and lab work, where candidates will be expected to work/liaise/consult with Indigenous rightsholders as well. Location: Successful candidates will join the Kyle lab group at Trent University in Peterborough, ON, and will have access to networking and training opportunities with collaborators at U. Montreal, U. Calgary, Parks Canada, among other partners and stakeholders. Compensation: No less than 60K CAD/year (negotiable based on experience). One year of funding is guaranteed with contract extensions based upon satisfactory progress. To Apply or Request more Information: Please send an email to Christopherkyle@trentu.ca) including: a brief statement outlining research interests, previous experience and training relating to this project, C.V., and contact information for two references. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Start Date: Summer / Fall 2025, negotiable

This fellowship (offering $35K-$50K annually) is offered to work on developing computational algorithms in cancer and epigenetics. Potential projects range from data analysis to deep-learning algorithms. Learn more about our research at: https://panchenko-lab.org/ Available PhD programs: Pathology PhD Program Computer Science PhD Program Biochemistry & Molecular Sciences PhD Program

Project description: When a tumor cell dies, its contents are dispersed into the bloodstream and can serve as a biomarker for cancer. Liquid biopsies thus offer a new alternative for cancer diagnosis by detecting cancer markers in the blood. In this context, our lab is developing cutting-edge molecular and computational methods to improve on the sensitivity and specificity of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA). Our team has access to the CRCHUM’s institutional biobanks and thus has opportunities to create ctDNA assays for many different cancer types, including ovarian, head & neck, lung, skin and bladder cancer. This research project will enable graduate students to develop an expertise in next generation sequencing, bioinformatics, machine learning, oncology and genomics. Description générale du projet : Lorsqu’une cellule tumorale meurt, son contenu est versé dans la circulation et peut servir en tant que biomarqueur pour le cancer. Les biopsies liquides ouvrent donc une nouvelle ère dans le diagnostic du cancer, en rendant possible la détection de tumeurs à partir d’un simple prélèvement sanguin. Dans ce contexte, notre laboratoire développe des technologies moléculaires et informatiques pour améliorer la sensibilité et la spécificité de la détection de l’ADN tumoral (ctDNA). Via les biobanques institutionnelles du CRCHUM, notre équipe a accès à une large cohorte de patients atteints de divers cancers (ovaire, tête et cou, vessie, poumon, mélanome). Ainsi, ce projet de recherche permettra à l’étudiant.e sélectioné.e de développer une expertise en next generation sequencing, bioinformatique, apprentissage machine, oncologie et en génomique.