Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the Sjöström lab, focusing on neocortical circuits and advanced imaging techniques. The candidate will engage in cutting-edge research, contributing to both experimental work and academic publications in a vibrant neuroscience community.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology.
• Solid publication record in relevant fields.
• Experience with advanced imaging techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrophysiology patch-clamp and 2-photon microscopy experiments.
• Analyze and present data locally and internationally.
• Contribute to manuscript writing and mentor junior lab members.

Skills

Electrophysiology

2-photon imaging

Data analysis

Education

PhD in Neuroscience or related field

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

We are seeking an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to join our team at McGill University. The Sjöström lab studies neocortical circuits, focusing on synaptic plasticity, NMDA receptor signaling, 2-photon optogenetics, and advanced 2-photon imaging. Candidates should have strong expertise in whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology and/or 2-photon imaging, with a solid publication record. Experience with whole-cell recordings and cutting-edge imaging techniques is essential.

Our lab is based at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, located in vibrant, multicultural Montreal—a city known for its quality of life. McGill and its neighboring universities form one of the most dynamic neuroscience communities globally.

For examples of our current research directions, see:

• Chou et al, The Innovation 2025, Link
• Wong et al, Neuron 2024, Link

Responsibilities and Objectives

The successful candidate will perform electrophysiology patch-clamp and 2-photon microscopy experiments, analyze and present data both locally and internationally, contribute to manuscript writing, and occasionally mentor junior lab members.