Research Associate - Dr. A. Khoutorsky
About the role
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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor:
- Participate in research of the gut microbiota in chronic pain.
- Study the role of the gut microbiota in fibromyalgia using established techniques in the field, including fecal microbiota transplantation to germ-free mice, assessment of pain behavior (von Frey, Hargreaves), and investigation of immune status and electrophysiological activity in mice.
- Assist other students with their microbiota-related projects, maintain lab records, and participate in student supervision.
- The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks, which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.
Qualifications:
PhD and postdoctoral training in microbiome research and chronic pain.
Hourly Salary:
$33.96
Hours per Week:
35 (Full time)
Location:
McIntyre Medical
Supervisor:
Associate Professor
Position Start Date:
2025-07-23
Position End Date:
2026-08-31
Deadline to Apply:
2025-08-03
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
Research Associate - Dr. A. Khoutorsky
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
job aid for instructions on how to apply.
If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor:
- Participate in research of the gut microbiota in chronic pain.
- Study the role of the gut microbiota in fibromyalgia using established techniques in the field, including fecal microbiota transplantation to germ-free mice, assessment of pain behavior (von Frey, Hargreaves), and investigation of immune status and electrophysiological activity in mice.
- Assist other students with their microbiota-related projects, maintain lab records, and participate in student supervision.
- The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks, which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.
Qualifications:
PhD and postdoctoral training in microbiome research and chronic pain.
Hourly Salary:
$33.96
Hours per Week:
35 (Full time)
Location:
McIntyre Medical
Supervisor:
Associate Professor
Position Start Date:
2025-07-23
Position End Date:
2026-08-31
Deadline to Apply:
2025-08-03
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.