Postdoctoral Fellow – Mouse Neurodevelopment and Rare Diseases

University of Montreal Hospital Center; Montreal; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Montreal Hospital Center is looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to investigate a newly identified gene involved in neurodevelopmental disorders. This role involves leading in vivo functional analysis using already generated mouse models, contributing to vital research in brain development. Join a supportive laboratory with access to modern facilities and interdisciplinary collaboration, while engaging in a unique opportunity to study genes with limited known functions.

Benefits

One international conference per year

Access to modern facilities and technical platforms

Supportive and inclusive lab culture

Qualifications

• PhD required in relevant scientific field.
• Skilled in histology, immunofluorescence, and molecular analysis.
• Experience with EEG and transcriptomics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead in vivo functional analysis of a novel gene in conditional KO mouse models.
• Focus on brain development, neuronal differentiation, and seizure susceptibility.

Skills

Histology

Immunofluorescence

Molecular analysis

In vivo mouse handling

Genotyping

EEG

Behavior analyses

Transcriptomic analyses

Education

PhD in neuroscience, developmental biology, or related field

Job description

Postdoctoral Fellow – Mouse Neurodevelopment and Rare Diseases

Position: Post-doctoral Position

Deadline: 7 September 2025

City: Montreal

Country: Canada

Institution: University of Montreal Hospital Center

Description:

Position: Postdoctoral Fellow – Mouse Neurodevelopment and Rare Diseases

Duration: 2 years (renewable based on performance and funding)

Project Overview

We have identified a novel gene involved in neurodevelopmental disorders, in collaboration with clinicians and a patient association. You will lead the in vivo functional analysis of this gene using conditional KO mouse models, with a focus on brain development, neuronal differentiation, and seizure susceptibility. All models are already generated.

Required Qualifications

PhD in neuroscience, developmental biology, or related field

Skilled in histology, immunofluorescence, and molecular analysis of mouse brains

Comfortable with in vivo mouse handling and genotyping

Experience in EEG, behavior, or transcriptomic analyses is a plus

Why Join Us

Unique opportunity to study a gene with no known function

Access to modern facilities and 19+ technical platforms at CRCHUM

Supportive, interdisciplinary, and inclusive lab culture

Funding includes one international conference per year

Tax-exempt postdoctoral status in Quebec (45–65k CAD/year ≈51–70k gross with Quebec postdoc tax exemption)

Name: University of Montreal Hospital Research Center (CRCHUM)

Location

900 Saint Denis Street, Montreal, QC, Canada Postdoctoral Fellow – Mouse Neurodevelopment and Rare Diseases
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