Summary
The Yoshiji Lab at McGill University is seeking a fully funded Postdoctoral Fellow to engage in groundbreaking research at the intersection of human genetics, proteomics, and multi-omics for drug target discovery and precision medicine in cardiometabolic diseases.
Postdoctoral Researcher – Human Genetics, Proteomics, and Multi-Omics for Drug Target Discovery, McGill University, Canada
Designation
Postdoctoral Researcher
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Human Genetics, Proteomics, Multi-Omics, Drug Target Discovery |
| Location | Hugessen House, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Annual Salary | $48,000.00 |
| Hours per Week | 35 (Full-time) |
| Position Start Date | 2026-05-20 |
| Position End Date | 2027-05-19 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- PhD (or MD/PhD) in relevant fields (human genetics, statistical genetics, computational biology, bioinformatics, etc.), or completion within ~6 months.
- Programming proficiency in R or Python (ideally both), and familiarity with Unix/Linux shell.
- Hands-on experience with high-performance computing and/or cloud computing platforms.
- Working knowledge of statistical-genetics methods (e.g., GWAS, Mendelian randomization).
- Strong publication record and scientific writing skills in English.
Job Description
The Postdoctoral Fellow will:
- Design and execute independent research projects applying various statistical methods.
- Analyze large-scale proteomics data integrated with genotype and phenotype data.
- Develop reproducible analysis pipelines on HPC and cloud environments.
- Write first-author manuscripts and present at international conferences.
- Collaborate with team members and external consortia.
- Mentor graduate and undergraduate trainees.
- Uphold research integrity and responsible data use.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following through Workday:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) including publication list and HPC/coding experience.
- Cover letter (1–2 pages) detailing research interests and career goals.
- Contact information for 2–3 academic references.
- 1–2 representative publications or preprints.
- Optional: brief statement on a computational analysis or research result.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled; therefore, early application is encouraged.
For inquiries, please contact:
Satoshi Yoshiji, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Department of Human Genetics
McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Lab website: yoshiji-lab.org
