Please check back periodically as opportunities are posted as they arise. 

In addition, please check our CIHR Skin Research Training Centre webpage, skinresearch.ca, to learn more about ongoing research training opportunities. 

Residency Positions are available every year - applications should be done through CaRMS. 

Fellowships are selectively offered based on interest and availability.  Please see our Fellowships page for more information. 

Faculty Position

Postdoctoral Fellow

The University of British Columbia, Department of Dermatology and Skin Science is seeking Postdoctoral Fellows and PhD students in the Skin Cancer Biology Laboratory to study the molecular mechanisms of melanoma pathogenesis and to design novel strategies for melanoma treatment. The current research projects focus on:

• Biological functions of ING tumor suppressors including UV stress response, PCNA-monoubiquitination and S phase recovery, cell cycle regulation, apoptosis and DNA repair;

• Signalling pathways of tumor cell migration, invasion, angiogenesis;

• identification of novel prognostic markers and therapeutic targets.

Interested candidates are invited to check the recent publications from Dr. Li’s laboratory (Oncogene 24:1111-1116, 2005; J. Clin. Oncol. 23:1473-1482, 2005; Cancer Res. 66:1906-1911, 2006; J. Biol. Chem. 281:11887-11893, 2006; Cancer Res. 66:8382-8388, 2006; Cancer Res, 66:9221-9226, 2006; Clin. Cancer Res. 13: 4111-4116, 2007; FASEB J. 21:3705-3716, 2007; EMBO Rep. 9:576-581, 2008; Clin. Cancer Res. 15:6404-6411, 2009; Oncogene 29:1227-1237, 2010; Oncogene 29:1498-1508, 2010; Free Radical Biol. Med. 48:1601-1609, 2010; Am. J. Pathol. 177:2741-2752, 2010; Cancer Res. 70:10445-53, 2010; Oncogene 30:896-906, 2011; Nucleic Acids Res. 39:3632-3642, 2011; Oncogene 30:2778-2788, 2011; or visit our website: http://www.derm.ubc.ca/research/skin_cancer_biology_lab.htm

Self-motivated individuals in molecular biology, particularly in cancer field with a strong publication record, are encouraged to send curriculum vitae, statement of research interests, and names/contact information of three references to:

Dr. Gang Li

Jack Bell Research Centre

2660 Oak Street

Vancouver, BC V6H 3Z6 Canada

Fax: 604-875-4497

Email: gangli@interchange.ubc.ca

UBC hires on the basis of merit and is committed to employment equity.  All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.  UBC is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.  However, Canadian and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.                

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