Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Institute)

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

Job summary

An innovative research institute is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to explore the mechanisms of meal timing and energy balance regulation. This exciting role involves designing experiments, developing new research concepts, and utilizing advanced techniques to investigate the neural circuits controlling feeding patterns. The project aims to bridge the gap between basic research and practical understanding of human eating behaviors. Join a dynamic team dedicated to groundbreaking research that could influence dietary guidelines and health outcomes. If you are passionate about biomedical research and eager to contribute to meaningful discoveries, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field with experience in experimental design.
• Strong background in writing manuscripts and grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments on meal timing and energy balance.
• Write manuscripts and apply for external fellowships.

Skills

Experimental Design

Research Concept Development

Grant Writing

Data Presentation

Team Collaboration

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences

Postdoctoral Research Experience

Tools

Genetically Encoded Sensors

In Vivo Monitoring Techniques

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).

Position Summary
The Kokoeva lab is seeking a postdoctoral fellow for a project on the central mechanisms underlying meal timing and its role in energy balance (dys) regulation. This project builds on previous work on leptin sensing in the hypothalamus (Butiaeva et al. Cell Metab 2021) and the median eminence (Djogo et al. Cell Metab 2016), and aims to elucidate the neural circuits and neuroendocrine factors that control the intraday feeding pattern in mice. Ultimately, this work aims to understand why humans gravitate to 3-4 meals a day and how changes in meal initiation, termination, and timing can contribute to energy balance dysregulation. These studies will involve genetic neurocircuit manipulation and in vivo monitoring of neuronal activity using genetically encoded sensors.

General Duties

• Actively designing and executing experiments
• Developing and testing new research concepts
• Applying for external fellowships
• Writing manuscripts and grant applications
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimal supervision
• Presenting and interpreting research data
• Participate in the supervision of graduate students