| POSITION TITLE |
Postdoctoral Fellow in Integrative Molecular Epidemiology for Precision Cancer Prevention |
| DEPARTMENT |
LTRI (Prosserman Centre for Population Health Research) |
| EMPLOYMENT TYPE |
Temporary, Full-Time |
| HOURS OF WORK |
37.5 hours per week |
| EMPLOYEE GROUP |
Non-Union |
| REPORTS TO |
Principal Investigator |
Position Summary:
Applications are invited for the postdoctoral fellow position at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health. The successful candidate will join the molecular and genomic epidemiology research group led by Dr. Rayjean Hung in the Prosserman Centre for Population Health Research within Sinai Health.
The research group led by Dr. Hung focuses on understanding etiology and progression of cancers, through integration of molecular profile and multi-omics data using innovative computational methods for predictive modeling. The program aims to advance the primary prevention and early detection of cancers through precision health approach. The work is conducted through national and international collaborative studies, which combines biological insights and machine learning analytics in a highly multidisciplinary research environment.
One postdoctoral fellowship is immediately available in the area of precision prevention of adiposity-related cancers. The successful candidate will join an interdisciplinary team of internationally recognized leaders in their fields, including cancer epidemiologists, experimental biologist, clinician scientists and metabolic health experts. The Fellow will lead projects integrating molecular omics profiling predictive modeling using data from multiple randomized controlled trials for adiposity interventions including GLP-1 medicines, and large-scale population cohorts in UK, Europe and Canada. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with rich datasets and cutting-edge analytical approaches while collaborating with leading researchers across multiple domains. The position will initially be for one year with the possibility of renewal. Fellowship stipend level will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Requirements:
This fellowship is suitable for candidates who have a Ph.D. in Epidemiology, Statistical and Data Science, Computer Science and relevant fields. Excellent foundational knowledge of epidemiologic methods, and well-developed ability of statistical programming and analytical skills using R or STATA are required. Evidence of prior research productivity related to cancer and programming experience in additional languages (e.g. Python, etc) is an asset.
Institute:
Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) of Sinai Health is one of the Canada’s leading biomedical research institutes offering a stimulating research environment. In LTRI, the Prosserman Centre for Population Health Research includes a group of multi-disciplinary scientists who are specialized in quantitative research of complex diseases. Partnering with Dalla Lana School of Public Health and Data Science Institute at the University of Toronto, Prosserman Centre for Population Health Research is the hub of an active research community of molecular and genomic epidemiology and statistical methodology with regular seminar series and journal club. The successful candidate will also have opportunity to join the CANSSI-STAGE (Strategic Training for Advanced Genetic Epidemiology) program at the University of Toronto.
How to Apply:
Please submit curriculum vitae, cover letter and contact information of three references on-line at:
https://apply.interfolio.com/182819.
The application deadline is May 1, 2026. We appreciate all expressed interests in this position, only those candidates short listed for interview will be contacted.
In accordance with Institute’s policy and legislated health and safety requirements, employment is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures, and training.
We are a fully committed to fairness and equity in employment and our recruitment and selection practices. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, people with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, members of racialized groups, women and any others who may contribute to the further diversification of our Sinai Health community. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under our Access for People with Disabilities policy. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance.
The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is a scent sensitive environment, and all members of the community are expected to refrain from wearing or using scented products while visiting or working at the Institute. We also support a barrier-free workplace supported by the Institute’s accessibility plan, accommodation and disability management policies and procedures. Should you require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, including accessible job postings, please contact the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Human Resources Department.
| The application deadline is May 1, 2026. We thank all candidates for applying. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. |
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