Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biomedical research is searching for a passionate postdoctoral fellow to join their innovative team. This role involves conducting independent bioinformatic experiments and managing collaborations to enhance research in childhood kidney disease. You will leverage your expertise in quantitative science, epidemiology, and bioinformatics to contribute to groundbreaking studies aimed at improving clinical care. Join a dynamic environment where your contributions will directly impact the future of healthcare and scientific discovery.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative skills with a focus on bioinformatics and genomics.
• Experience in conducting independent research and collaborating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent bioinformatic experiments on large genetic datasets.
• Mentor and supervise junior trainees, including graduate students.

Skills

Quantitative Science Skills

Epidemiology

Bioinformatics

Genomics

Education

PhD in Genetics, Bioinformatics, or related field

Tools

Genome-wide Association Studies

Genetic Risk Scores

Mendelian Randomization Studies

Job description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Introduction
The laboratory of Dr. Mallory Downie in the Department of Human Genetics, McGill University aims to identify new genes and genetic risk factors in childhood kidney disease. We do this using bioinformatic techniques such as genome-wide association studies, genetic risk scores, and Mendelian randomization studies applied to large genetic databases and multi-ancestral populations.

ROLE:
We are seeking a talented postdoctoral fellow with strong quantitative science skills and an understanding of epidemiology, bioinformatics, and/or genomics. Qualified candidates should be passionate about using clinical research to drive discovery with the overall goal of improving clinical care.

Responsibilities and Objectives

1. Conduct independent bioinformatic experiments on a variety of large genetic datasets.
2. Manage collaborations related to your project with members of the group and other groups.
3. Establish processes and research methods to enable bioinformatic studies in the lab (e.g., assist with setting up appropriate computing infrastructure).
4. Support in mentoring and supervising junior trainees, including graduate students.
5. Contribute to the research direction of the lab through writing research proposals and grant applications.