Postdoctoral Researcher

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join a dynamic research team. This role focuses on groundbreaking investigations into the unique properties of developing dopaminergic cells in vitro, utilizing cutting-edge metabolomic and single cell technologies. Candidates with superb cell culture experience, especially with induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), will find this opportunity particularly rewarding. Join a collaborative environment that values equity and diversity, and contribute to innovative research that has the potential to make significant impacts in the field.

Qualifications

• Experience in metabolomic and single cell technologies is essential.
• Superb cell culture skills, particularly with iPSCs, are a major asset.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on developing dopaminergic cells in vitro.
• Investigate cell type specificity using advanced technologies.

Skills

Metabolomic technologies

Single cell technologies

Cell culture experience

iPSCs knowledge

Education

PhD in relevant field

Job description

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Professor Carl Ernst's lab is looking to hire a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join their team.

The postdoc will work on a research project aimed at understanding the unique properties of developing dopaminergic cells in vitro. Investigations of cell type specificity using metabolomic and single cell technologies, as well as superb cell culture experience using iPSCs, are a major asset.

This position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement.

Annual Salary: $45,000.00

Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)

Location: Montreal Neuro.

Supervisor: Associate Professor

Position Start Date: 2025-06-01

Position End Date: 2026-05-31

Deadline to Apply: 2025-05-24

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, [e-mail].