Postdoctoral Fellow Funding Opportunity - Montreal

Centre d'innovation biomédicale - Université de Montréal; Montreal; On-site; CAD 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Un centre d'innovation biomédicale de premier plan recherche des candidats pour un programme de bourse postdoctorale de deux ans. Ce programme vise à attirer des chercheurs postdoctoraux talentueux et à promouvoir des projets de recherche collaboratifs dans le domaine biomédical. Les boursiers bénéficieront d'un salaire compétitif et d'avantages complets, tout en travaillant au sein d'une équipe dynamique dédiée à la découverte de nouvelles thérapies. Ce poste offre une occasion unique de contribuer à des recherches de pointe et de faire progresser la compréhension des mécanismes biologiques fondamentaux. Les candidatures sont encouragées, en particulier celles provenant de groupes sous-représentés.

Benefits

Assurance santé complète

Remboursement des frais de relocalisation

Qualifications

• Doctorat obtenu ou prévu avant le début du financement.
• Capacité à maintenir le statut de chercheur postdoctoral pendant 2 ans.

Responsibilities

• Attirer des chercheurs postdoctoraux talentueux du monde entier.
• Développer des projets de recherche collaboratifs et appliqués.

Skills

Recherche biomédicale

Méthodes quantitatives

Collaboration en recherche

Education

Doctorat (Ph.D.)

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

Center for Biomedical Innovation

Faculty of Medicine

Université de Montréal

The Centre d’innovation biomédicale (CIB) is a major initiative of the Faculty of Medicine at the Université de Montréal, aiming to study the mysteries of human biology to unravel the fundamental mechanisms of living organisms and fuel the discovery of new treatments.

The 50 teams of the CIB enable the integration of quantitative methods and innovative approaches, using cutting-edge technological platforms to better understand the functioning of living organisms, from a single molecule to their organization into complex cellular systems. We conduct in-depth research that explores bacterial physiology and the discovery of new antibiotics, the structure of macromolecules and gene/protein regulation, the cellular composition of the brain and computational neurosciences, the organization of our organs and tissues, and more. We openly share our data, ideas, and tools with the world to accelerate progress and unlock the full potential of our breakthroughs.

The CIB is seeking applications from talented prospective postdoctoral fellows for a two-year fellowship program in the fields investigated by its researchers.

Objectives

The objectives of the program are to:

1. Attract the best postdoctoral researchers from around the world and future leaders in fields and topics related to the strategic priorities of the Center for Biomedical Innovation (CIB), Faculty of Medicine, Université de Montréal (UdeM);
2. Promote the retention of the most talented individuals from our laboratories;
3. Foster the development of cutting-edge collaborative and applied research projects;
4. Offer an immersive experience in the UdeM ecosystem.

Funding Description

The annual amount allocated includes the full salary of the postdoctoral fellow according to the principles established by the Université de Montréal. This includes up to CAD$63,819 in salary/year plus full benefits.

The total duration of the scholarship is a maximum of 2 years.

This scholarship cannot be combined with another nominative scholarship from a granting agency to exceed the maximum amount of the scholarship (e.g. NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR).

Applicants from countries eligible for Canada’s official development assistance may, upon request, be reimbursed for their relocation expenses to Quebec according to the rules of this program.

Eligibility Criteria

The candidate:

1. Obtained their doctorate (Ph.D.) less than three years before the start of funding; or
2. Plans to obtain their doctorate by the start of funding; and
3. Must maintain their postdoctoral fellow status for the duration of the funding (2 years).

Applications from under-represented groups are strongly encouraged.

The supervisor

1. Must be a regular member of the Faculty of Medicine AND the CIB;
2. Must hold one of the following eligible positions: Research Professor, Professor (including sub-grant and clinical) at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor;
3. Must not be or have been thesis supervisor or co-supervisor of the applicant;

Application Process

Candidates should submit their application to [e-mail]. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.

The application file must include:

1. The application form available for download at https://cibmontreal.ca/en/news/launch-of-the-2025-postdoctoral-fellowship-competition/
2. The description of your potential project (maximum 3 pages; references can be listed on an additional page);
3. A cover letter (maximum 2 pages) explaining the intended career profile and the relevance of the postdoctoral fellowship in this context.
4. Your CV (free format, in PDF);
5. Your official doctoral transcripts (please explain the grading scale for non-Canadian universities);
6. At least two letters of recommendation;
7. You can also include a letter of support from an eligible supervisor, if this person has already agreed to support your application.

Applications may be submitted in English or French.

Deadline to apply is May 27, 2025.

Additional details, including a list of eligible potential supervisors and projects of interest can be found at https://cibmontreal.ca/en/news/launch-of-the-2025-postdoctoral-fellowship-competition/.