Research Associate — iPSC/CNS, Grant Writing

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation: 4 weeks

5th week after 5 years

Telemedicine

Group insurance

Pension plan

Professional development

Parking

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal is seeking a full-time Research Associate for the CHHD – Child Health and Human Development program. The role focuses on iPSC maintenance, differentiation to CNS cell types, and coordinating multi-project efforts under a clinician-scientist lead.

Ideal candidates hold a Doctorate in biomedical science or related field with 2+ years of project management experience, strong grant-writing skills, and fluency in

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of French (oral and written).
• Advanced knowledge of English; regular complex contact with researchers/international students.
• Experience in RNA therapies and iPSC maintenance/differentiation to CNS cells.
• CRISPR editing of iPSCs required.
• Experience mentoring students and coordinating projects; strong writing skills for grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train student researchers.
• Help supervise the iPSC Platform.
• Maintain cultures of iPSCs and differentiated cell types.
• Generate CRISPR edited iPSC lines.
• Coordinate multiple research projects; support planning and initiatives.
• Contribute to grant writing.

Skills

French proficiency

English proficiency

RNA therapies

iPSC/CNS cell cultures

CRISPR editing of iPSCs

Mentoring / supervision

Project management

Education

Doctorate Degree in Biomedical Science / Neuroscience / Molecular Genetics

Job description

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal is seeking a full-time Research Associate for the CHHD – Child Health and Human Development program. The role focuses on iPSC maintenance, differentiation to CNS cell types, and coordinating multi-project efforts under a clinician-scientist lead.

Ideal candidates hold a Doctorate in biomedical science or related field with 2+ years of project management experience, strong grant-writing skills, and fluency in