Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Institute)

McGill University Health Centre; Montreal; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in biomedical research is seeking a postdoctoral fellow to explore the intricate mechanisms of meal timing and its impact on energy balance regulation. This exciting role involves cutting-edge research on leptin sensing and neural circuits, aiming to uncover the reasons behind human feeding patterns. As part of a dynamic team, you will design experiments, develop innovative research concepts, and contribute to the academic community through publications and grant applications. If you are passionate about advancing scientific knowledge and eager to make a meaningful impact in the field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• PhD required with a focus on biomedical research.
• Experience in experimental design and data analysis is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments related to meal timing and energy balance.
• Write manuscripts and apply for external research fellowships.
• Supervise graduate students and present research findings.

Skills

Experimental Design

Research Concept Development

Grant Writing

Data Interpretation

Team Collaboration

Education

PhD in Biomedical Sciences or related field

Tools

Genetically Encoded Sensors

Neurocircuit Manipulation 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

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