The Clinical Research Department at BC Cancer (Vancouver, BC) is inviting applications for a motivated Post-doctoral / Research Fellow to join our dynamic team. Our group is dedicated to advancing quantitative oncology imaging, leveraging CT, MRI, and PET/CT to extract meaningful data that drives imaging-based cancer research. We focus on applying quantitative methodologies and discovering digital biomarkers to predict clinical outcomes, while developing innovative imaging tools to support precision oncology. Our centre has access to the latest generation of imaging technology, including Canada’s first photon-counting CT and long-axial field-of-view PET/CT systems.

 

Why Join Us

This fellowship offers a unique opportunity to grow as a clinician–scientist in one of Canada’s leading cancer research and clinical care centres. You will work closely with experts across radiology, PET/CT, oncology, physics, and data science, while gaining direct access to advanced imaging platforms (novel scanners including photon-counting CT and long-axial field-of-view PET/CT). Beyond contributing to impactful, patient-centred research, you will develop skills in quantitative imaging, artificial intelligence, grant writing, mentorship, and scientific communication—building a strong foundation for a career in academic medicine, clinical research leadership, or advanced imaging sciences.

 

Key Opportunities and Responsibilities:

• Lead innovative imaging projects aimed at discovering digital biomarkers in cancer.
• Review, interpret, and annotate CT, MRI, and PET/CT images for research studies in collaboration with radiologists and nuclear medicine physicians.
• Apply specialized software tools to perform quantitative imaging analysis.
• Collaborate with clinicians, researchers, and trainees on study design and execution, and support the administrative coordination of collaborative projects.
• Contribute to grant applications, ethics submissions, and scientific publications.
• Mentor and support other clinical and scientific trainees within the multidisciplinary team.

 

Qualifications:

• Hold an MD, MD/PhD, PhD, or equivalent, with clinical practice/ experience in reading and interpreting medical imaging (primarily CT, MRI, and PET/CT). We particularly seek candidates with a background in clinical diagnostic radiology and/or nuclear medicine who can interpret cross-sectional imaging (CT and MRI) and PET/CT, either through completed training or during radiology/NM residency in Canada or elsewhere. Formal clinical residency training in radiology and/or nuclear medicine is a strong asset.
• Candidates without formal residency training in radiology or NM, but with extensive prior work or research experience in these imaging fields, are also encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge or experience in quantitative imaging analysis and/or AI/ML techniques; familiarity with cancer imaging workflow, treatment response assessment, and clinical outcomes will be considered an asset.
• Strong scientific writing, communication, and presentation skills in English.
• Working knowledge of statistics and data analysis.