Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Genomics and Spatial Genomics
About the role
Please refer to the
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Under the direction of the Professor Ragoussis, the postdoctoral trainee initiates and leads research projects within the framework of the D2R project: “The Jerry Pelletier Initiative”. The initiative is a multidisciplinary project designed to bridge the knowledge and validation gap in treating rare subtypes of hard-to-treat cancers on an individual basis, and deliver innovative, personalised treatments that will improve patient outcomes. The postdoctoral trainee will work closely with other Advanced Genomic Technologies lab members and D2R project collaborators and their group members to develop and apply spatial transcriptomics technologies in cancer research.
Position Summary:
- Run wet lab protocols for single cell and spatial transcriptomics experiments.
- Plan the experiments, troubleshoot experimental problems when they happen.
- Primary processing of single cell and spatial transcriptomics data, and more project-focused in-depth analysis.
- Integrate existing single cell and spatial transcriptomics datasets, use publicly available datasets.
- Apply existing RNA-seq analysis tools, test, install and apply new publicly available tools and versions.
- Understand outputs generated by third generation NGS platforms (PacBio, Nanopore) and perform integrated analysis using data from established platforms.
- Troubleshoot analysis pipeline problems as necessary to ensure operational integrity.
- Train students on the single cell and spatial transcriptomics techniques.
- Provide training and technical support for other members of the Technical development Team.
- Develop training materials for the analytical pipelines suitable for more junior staff and students.
- Participate in writing research articles.
- Be able to work in a self-sufficient manner and formulate ideas for further developments to be discussed with the main PI.
- Work in a team with internal and external collaborators.
- Keep abreast of any new technical developments in the field and new software packages.
Qualifications:
- PhD in molecular biology, computational biology, health sciences or related fields
- Previous wet lab experience, knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, molecular cloning, etc.)
- Experience in genomic technologies is an advantage (NGS library preparation, long read (PacBio, Nanopore) library preparation, RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq, genome editing, etc.)
- Demonstrated basic computer programming skills (e.g. ability to use R, Python or other programming languages for data analysis)
- Previous experience in processing and analyzing NGS data, genome annotation or in developing sequence analysis pipelines
- Previous experience in analyzing single cell and spatial transcriptomic data is an advantage
- Ability to work independently, yet be a team player, in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Annual Salary:
(AMURE Post-Doctoral Fellow Researcher) $48,000.00
Hours per Week:
35 (Full time)
Location:
Penfield 740
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2025-12-01
Position End Date:
2026-11-30
Deadline to Apply:
2025-10-24
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.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Genomics and Spatial Genomics
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).
Under the direction of the Professor Ragoussis, the postdoctoral trainee initiates and leads research projects within the framework of the D2R project: “The Jerry Pelletier Initiative”. The initiative is a multidisciplinary project designed to bridge the knowledge and validation gap in treating rare subtypes of hard-to-treat cancers on an individual basis, and deliver innovative, personalised treatments that will improve patient outcomes. The postdoctoral trainee will work closely with other Advanced Genomic Technologies lab members and D2R project collaborators and their group members to develop and apply spatial transcriptomics technologies in cancer research.
Position Summary:
- Run wet lab protocols for single cell and spatial transcriptomics experiments.
- Plan the experiments, troubleshoot experimental problems when they happen.
- Primary processing of single cell and spatial transcriptomics data, and more project-focused in-depth analysis.
- Integrate existing single cell and spatial transcriptomics datasets, use publicly available datasets.
- Apply existing RNA-seq analysis tools, test, install and apply new publicly available tools and versions.
- Understand outputs generated by third generation NGS platforms (PacBio, Nanopore) and perform integrated analysis using data from established platforms.
- Troubleshoot analysis pipeline problems as necessary to ensure operational integrity.
- Train students on the single cell and spatial transcriptomics techniques.
- Provide training and technical support for other members of the Technical development Team.
- Develop training materials for the analytical pipelines suitable for more junior staff and students.
- Participate in writing research articles.
- Be able to work in a self-sufficient manner and formulate ideas for further developments to be discussed with the main PI.
- Work in a team with internal and external collaborators.
- Keep abreast of any new technical developments in the field and new software packages.
Qualifications:
- PhD in molecular biology, computational biology, health sciences or related fields
- Previous wet lab experience, knowledge of basic molecular biology techniques (DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, molecular cloning, etc.)
- Experience in genomic technologies is an advantage (NGS library preparation, long read (PacBio, Nanopore) library preparation, RNA-seq, single cell RNA-seq, genome editing, etc.)
- Demonstrated basic computer programming skills (e.g. ability to use R, Python or other programming languages for data analysis)
- Previous experience in processing and analyzing NGS data, genome annotation or in developing sequence analysis pipelines
- Previous experience in analyzing single cell and spatial transcriptomic data is an advantage
- Ability to work independently, yet be a team player, in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
Annual Salary:
(AMURE Post-Doctoral Fellow Researcher) $48,000.00
Hours per Week:
35 (Full time)
Location:
Penfield 740
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2025-12-01
Position End Date:
2026-11-30
Deadline to Apply:
2025-10-24
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.