Post-doctoral Researcher - Montréal, Canada - McGill University

McGill University

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Montréal, Canada

1 week ago

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Department of Pathology

Position Summary:

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance projects within our lab studying the molecular mechanisms driving brain dysfunction after mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI).

In particular, we are interested in discovering novel molecular mechanisms associated with trauma which may reflect clinicopathology and/or serve as potential biomarkers.

The postdoctoral researcher in this lab will receive strong mentorship and career support, along with a competitive postdoctoral salary and benefits package.

There is opportunity for travel to national and international conferences with a successfully funded project.

Qualifications:

PhD in relevant biological sciences field of study (neuroscience preferred)
Research expertise and handson experience with the following: experimental design, nucleic acid and protein assays, microscopy/imaging techniques, animal studies, mammalian cell culture
Preferred (not required, but an asset) skills: bioinformatic data analysis, R programming language.
Ability to work both independently with mínimal supervision and in a team setting (collaborative in nature)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (must be able to present project ideas and data effectively to experts and nonexperts)
Track record of publications in peerreviewed journals
Experience with grant writing (including budgets) is an asset.

Responsibilities:

Initiate new projects in the lab and collect/interpret data for grants (CIHR) and publications.
Get involved with ongoing lab projects as much as possible, providing scientific expertise and technical assistance where needed.
Collect data for CIHR and other grants, assist in grant writing including budgets.
Assist graduate students in the lab with projects.
Assist with regulatory paperwork such as REBs, AUPs, SOPs, and lab notebooks.

Annual Salary:
$42, benefits

Annual Salary:
(AMURE Post-Doctoral Fellow Researcher) $41,500.00