Post Doctoral Researcher

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)  job aid for instructions on how to apply.

If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).

The laboratory of Prof. Jerome Fortin at the Montreal Neurological Institute is seeking for a motivated postdoctoral researcher focused on computational biology applied to the study of brain tumors. Working in a multi-disciplinary team of wet-lab and dry-lab scientist, the researcher will investigate the mechanisms of diffuse glioma initiation and progression, and aim to identify therapeutic targets. To do so, the researcher will notably analyze bulk and single-cell multi-omics datasets (gene expression, DNA methylation, chromatin accessibility, transcription factor binding, and others) from mouse and human brain tumor samples at different stages of progression and after exposure to therapies.

The postdoctoral researcher will have opportunities to lead projects, devise data analysis strategies, and develop or implement new computational analysis pipelines. The researcher will be expected to work closely with wet-lab scientists to integrate the analysis of omics data and wet-lab experimental results.

The researcher will have opportunities to present their work at lab meetings, local and international conferences, and will be expected to contribute to writing manuscripts describing their results. The researcher will also be expected to apply for fellowships for which they are eligible.

The initial appointment is for a period of 1 year and is renewable.

Qualifications:

• PhD in a relevant field of study (computational biology, quantitative sciences, or other), obtained less than 5 years ago.
• Familiarity and experience with R and Python programming is essential.
• Experience in analysis of sequencing data is a strong asset.
• Experience with single-cell bioinformatics analysis pipelines is a strong asset.
• Knowledge and training experience in cancer biology and/or epigenetics is a strong asset.
• Good capabilities to work independently and to lead a project.
• Good collaborative skills and ability to work in a team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Track record of publications in peer-reviewed journals.
• Experience with grant writing is an asset.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 3 on a scale of 0-4.

This position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement.

https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/collective_agreement_-_post_docs_-_2023-2026_-_final_-_with_signture.pdf

Annual Salary:

(AMURE Post-Doctoral Fellow Researcher) $41,500.00

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

Montreal Neuro.

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor (Research)

Position Start Date:

2023-12-18

Position End Date:

2024-12-17

Deadline to Apply:

2023-12-21

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .