Senior Scientist

The Ontario Cancer Institute (the research arm of the Princess Margaret Hospital) is seeking applicants for the position of Senior Scientist and Director of Cancer Genomics. The successful candidate should have an MD, Ph.D., or MD, Ph.D. and substantial experience in conventional and next generation sequencing technologies. A strong, well-established track record in genomics/technology and molecular biology is essential.

He/she will be expected to direct a world-class translational research program and to help move next generation sequencing methods to the clinic. This position includes a guaranteed salary and benefits plus substantial resources.

The Princess Margaret Hospital is the largest cancer research center in Canada, with nearly 20,000 patients seen yearly, 20-30% of whom are on clinical trials. OCI/PMH faculty also is eligible for appointment to the appropriate level and department at the University of Toronto.

Our downtown location adjacent to other major Toronto institutions, such as the Hospital for Sick Children, the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, the Toronto General Research Institute and the University of Toronto – St. George campus, as well as the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research provides an extraordinarily rich scientific environment.

Interested candidates should send their CV to:

Dr. Benjamin G. Neel
Director, Ontario Cancer Institute
610 University Avenue, Suite 7-504
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2M9
oci.faculty.search@uhnresearch.ca

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Ontario Cancer Institute is the research institute of Princess Margaret Hospital, which along with the Toronto General Hospital and the Toronto Western Hospital, is a member of the University Health Network, an equal opportunity employer.