Professor-researcher (assistant or associate) in Neuroscience related to neural regeneration, s[...]

University of Montreal Hospital Research Center; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research center in Canada seeks a Professor-researcher in Neuroscience specializing in neural regeneration and spinal pathologies. This role involves developing innovative research, teaching at all university levels, and fostering collaborations. Ideal candidates will hold a Ph.D., have postdoctoral experience, and a robust publication record. Competence in experimental neuroscience techniques is essential, as well as the ability to contribute to the center's multidisciplinary environment. Knowledge of French is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent degree in a relevant field.
• Postdoctoral experience in central nervous system research.
• High-quality research record with significant publications.
• Expertise in experimental approaches related to neuroscience.

Responsibilities

• Develop an innovative research program in neuroscience.
• Teach at all university levels and supervise graduate students.
• Foster collaborations with clinicians and researchers.
• Contribute to institutional activities and research development.

Skills

Neuroscience expertise

Research collaboration

Teaching ability

Knowledge of French

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Postdoctoral experience in neuroscience

Tools

Stem cell technologies

Genomics

Optogenetics

Neural network analysis

Job description

Professor-researcher (assistant or associate) in Neuroscience related to neural regeneration, stem cells and spinal-associated pathologies

Position: Professor

Deadline: 25 February 2026

Employment Start Date: 1 September 2026

City: Montreal

Country: Canada

Institution: University of Montreal Hospital Research Center

Description:

The Neuroscience Research Axis of the CRCHUM and the Department of Neuroscience of the UdeM are
inviting applications for a position of professor-researcher (assistant or associate) in neuroscience with focus
on understanding the mechanisms of neuronal regeneration and survival, in particular in the spinal cord. The
selected candidate will need to develop an independent, competitive, and original research program addressing
questions that bridge basic neuroscience with adult neurology, and that incorporates dimensions related to
stem cells and spinal cord dysfunctions. Applicants with expertise combining advanced approaches such as
genomics, gene therapy, optogenetics, neural activity imaging, or neural network analysis and with the use of
human data and samples or of high-level artificial intelligence-based analyses are encouraged to apply. The
selected candidate will be expected to contribute to the development and implementation of novel techniques
and technologies in neuroscience, notably through the development of collaborations with researchers of the
Neuroscience Axis and of other research axes of the CRCHUM.

The Neuroscience Axis of the CRCHUM is primarily dedicated to elucidating the biological, environmental, and
social mechanisms underlying diseases of the nervous system, and to developing innovative new therapies to
prevent, treat, or cure them. The axis brings together 20 regular researchers (including 11 clinician scientists)
working across five main research themes: neurodegeneration/neurorepair, neuroimmunology, epilepsy,
neurovascular disorders, and addiction/mental health. The Department of Neuroscience of the UdeM comprises
more than 140 experts in basic and clinical neuroscience (neurology and pediatric neurology) who are involved
in a wide range of research and training programs across different sites. The department offers an integrated
neuroscience education at the undergraduate, master and doctorate levels, and leads medical training in
neurology at both the doctoral (MD) and postdoctoral (residency) levels.

Your Role

Through your teaching activities with students and your research program, you will contribute to the development
and excellence of the CRCHUM, the Department of Neuroscience, and the Faculty of Medicine of the UdeM. You
will also help promote your field of expertise and actively participate in the operation of renowned institutions. In
this capacity, you will be expected to:

• Develop and pursue an innovative research program in neuroscience, leveraging state-of-the-art
  infrastructures available or developed to investigate, among other things, the mechanisms of neuronal
  regeneration and survival, as well as spinal cord dysfunctions;
• Take on a leadership role within the scientific community, both in Canada and internationally;
• Build connections with existing expertise of the CRCHUM and UdeM. In this regard, the recruited
  candidate will need to foster collaborations with clinicians and researchers working to understand the
  biological, environmental, and social mechanisms of nervous system diseases and to develop new
  therapeutic strategies;
• Teach at all university levels, supervise graduate students and postdoctoral trainees, and contribute to
  the various activities of the institutions and affiliated centers.

To succeed in this role, you will require

• a Ph.D. or an equivalent university degree;
• a postdoctoral experience in neuroscience related to diseases/injuries of the central nervous system,
  notably the spinal cord;
• a high-quality research record that includes significant publications and other impactful contributions in
  basic neuroscience related to neurological diseases and conditions;
• an expertise in experimental approaches such as stem cell technologies, genomics, gene therapy,
  optogenetics, novel imaging approaches, or neural network analysis;
• the ability to provide high-quality academic teaching and student supervision;
• the skills and motivation to develop research collaborations and to contribute to the activities of the
  institution and its affiliated centers;
• a sufficient knowledge of the French language or be committed to learning it once hired, notably through
  the French language support program offered by the UdeM.

How to apply

• Submit a single PDF document that includes the following in this order:
  • a cover letter (maximum of three pages);
  To comply with requirements of the Government of Canada, please include in this letter one of the
  • “I am a Canadian citizen or permanent resident” or “I am not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident”;
  • a document detailing the research program to be pursued (maximum of three pages including references);
  • a curriculum vitæ;
  • up to five publications, including recent research work.
• In addition, three letters of recommendation from peers familiar with your training and academic career must
  be sent to the email address below directly by the individuals who have written these letters.

The application package (a single file) and the letters of recommendation must be submitted by email no later
than February 25, 2026, to:

• Dr. Valérie Mongrain
  Manager of the Neuroscience Axis, CRCHUM
  Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, UdeM
  Email (administrative agent): [e-mail]
• Dr Alexandre Prat, Director
  Department of Neuroscience, Faculty of Medicine, UdeM