Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience

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

Job summary

Join the Sjöström lab at McGill University as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience. Contribute to advanced research on neocortical circuits with a focus on synaptic plasticity. Enjoy a competitive salary and support for external funding applications in the vibrant setting of Montreal, with opportunities for Canadian and international applicants.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology and/or 2-photon imaging.
• Solid track record of relevant publications.
• Experienced with cutting-edge imaging approaches.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments on neocortical circuits.
• Analyze and present data locally and internationally.
• Write manuscripts and mentor junior lab members.

Skills

Whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology

2-photon imaging

Data analysis and presentation

Job description

Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Neuroscience, McGill University, Canada

We are looking for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher to join our team at McGill University. The Sjöström lab studies neocortical circuits, with a focus on synaptic plasticity, NMDA receptor signaling, 2-photon optogenetics, and advanced 2-photon imaging. We are particularly interested in candidates with strong expertise in whole-cell patch-clamp electrophysiology and/or 2-photon imaging, and a solid track record of relevant publications.

Applicants should be experienced with whole-cell recordings and/or cutting-edge imaging approaches. Responsibilities will include performing experiments, analyzing and presenting data locally and internationally, writing manuscripts, and occasionally mentoring junior lab members.

Our lab is based at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre, in vibrant, multicultural Montreal—a city that offers exceptional quality of life. McGill and its neighbouring universities form one of the most dynamic neuroscience communities in the world.

For examples of our current directions, see:

- Chou et al The Innovation 2025, www.cell.com/the-innovation/fulltext/S2666-6758(24)00173-5

- Wong et al Neuron 2024, www.cell.com/neuron/fulltext/S0896-6273(23)00767-5

The position is fully funded with a competitive salary. Candidates are also expected to apply for external funding, for which we provide strong support. Opportunities are available for both Canadian and international applicants.

To apply, please send a Letter of Intent, CV, brief research statement, and contact information for three referees to Dr. Jesper Sjöström ([e-mail]). In the subject line, include "Postdoc" followed by your name.

Application deadline: July 31, 2025.

Website:http://plasticity.muhc.mcgill.ca

McGill University is committed to diversity and equity in employment. It welcomes applications from: women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, persons of minority sexual orientation or gender identity, visible minorities, and others who may contribute to diversification. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.