Postdoctoral Fellow (Research Institute)

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

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

Research in the Sabatini lab focuses on how the central nervous system controls energy expenditure and feeding behavior and how loss of control of these processes leads to disease. We are looking for a highly motivated and organized postdoctoral fellow to develop next generation tools for circuit interrogation. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for leading the research activities of the project.

General Duties

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

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Doctorate Degree

Field of Study: Neuroscience or energy balance

Required Skills

• Experience working with laboratory mice and or rats,
• Experience with molecular biology techniques,
• Exprience in microscopy,
• Experience with Stereotaxic surgery is a benefit but not a requirement,
• At least one first author manuscript published or available as a preprint,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Great problem-solving, and trouble-shooting skills,
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
  
  

Additional information

Status: Temporary Full-Time (35-hour workweek)

Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Work Site: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie

• A Postdoctoral Fellow will receive a stipend or a bursary from a grant for research activities that will be performed on a full-time basis. All benefits are administered by the University under which they are registered.
  
  

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact, [email protected]