Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biology (ASCEND Program)

Canadian Bioinformatics Workshops; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing biotech company in Montreal is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biology to advance cancer immunotherapy research. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative vaccine development with a collaborative team of scientists. Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field and experience with transcriptomics, proteomics, and data analysis in Python or R. Mentorship and career development are included.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Career development support

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Completed or near completion of a PhD in bioinformatics or related field.
• Hands-on experience with transcriptomics or proteomics.
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational approaches for multi-omic datasets.
• Collaborate with scientists to design experiments.
• Contribute to dissemination of results through reports and presentations.

Skills

Transcriptomics

Proteomics

Cancer genomics

Machine Learning

Python

R

Education

PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field

Tools

Git

workflow management systems

Job description

Overview

Epitopea is a biotech company developing next-generation cancer immunotherapies. Using our Cryptigen platform, we combine immunopeptidomics and transcriptomics to identify shared tumor-specific antigens. By integrating multi-omic datasets with advanced computational methods, we aim to create accessible, off-the-shelf cancer vaccines for patients.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in Computational Biology to join Epitopea’s ASCEND Fellowship program. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to translational research at the interface of immunology, cancer biology, and computational science, while receiving tailored career development support from adMare BioInnovations.

The Fellow will work closely with Epitopea’s multidisciplinary team of wet-lab scientists and computational biologists. This is a rare opportunity to join a growing biotech company at a formative stage and to make a direct impact on early vaccine development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply computational approaches for integrating multi-omic datasets (transcriptomics (bulk or single-cell), proteomics, …) to prioritize therapeutic targets.
• Collaborate with immunologists and molecular biologists to design meaningful experiments and computational analyses, and interpret results in a translational context.
• Build scalable, reproducible bioinformatics workflows to support ongoing and future R&D initiatives.
• Contribute to the dissemination of results through presentations, reports, and potentially publications, depending on project confidentiality.
• Stay current with advances in computational biology, immuno-oncology, and data science, and proactively bring innovative ideas to the team.

Qualifications

• PhD (completed or near completion) in bioinformatics, computational biology, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
  • Transcriptomics (bulk or single-cell RNA-seq)
  • Proteomics
  • Cancer genomics / tumor evolution
  • Multi-omics data integration
  • Machine Learning
• Proficiency in Python and/or R for data science and bioinformatics.
• Familiarity with reproducible research practices (e.g., Git, workflow management systems).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and an enthusiasm for contributing to translational science in an industry setting.

Additional Information

• Why Join Us?
• Contribute to the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies in a fast-moving biotech environment.
• Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven team at the forefront of computational and translational biology.
• Access mentorship, networking, and career development opportunities through the ASCEND Postdoctoral Fellowship Program.
• Work in the vibrant life sciences hub of Montréal, Canada.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter describing your background and interest in the role to [e-mail]

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Pourquoi nous rejoindre ?

• Contribuez au développement d’immunothérapies innovantes contre le cancer dans un environnement biotechnologique en pleine évolution.
• Faites partie d’une équipe collaborative et motivée, à la pointe de la biologie computationnelle et translationnelle.
• Accédez à des possibilités de mentorat, de réseautage et de développement de carrière grâce au programme de bourses postdoctorales ASCEND.
• Travaillez dans le pôle dynamique des sciences de la vie de Montréal, au Canada.

Comment postuler

Veuillez envoyer votre CV et une courte lettre de motivation décrivant votre parcours et votre intérêt pour le poste à [e-mail]