Research Associate

2 weeks ago


Montréal, Canada McGill University Full time

Please refer to the

job aid for instructions on how to apply.

The Neurogenomics and Precision Medicine (NAP-Med) lab, led by Dr. Ziv Gan-Or, is focused on identifying genetic causes and modifiers of neurological disorders, at the population level and at the individual level, towards precision medicine. Using advanced genetic methods, we study the genetic and molecular basis of diseases such as Parkinson's disease, REM sleep behavior disorder, restless legs syndrome, dementia with Lewy-bodies, multiple system atrophy, hereditary spastic paraplegia and others. We are looking to expand our research to other neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Tourette’s. The research associate will be responsible for leading these two new projects by:

- Working independently to create a new research protocol including writing ethics guidelines, designing the research methodology, contacting senders for genetic samples.
- Performing quality control of high-quality next generation sequencing data: whole-genomic DNA sequencing, RNA sequencing and epigenomic sequencing.
- Once data has been collected, further analyzing the data and preparing manuscripts for journal publication, prepares graphs, tables, reference lists, and descriptions of procedures.
- Represents lab by attending relevant conferences to present research results. Present on research progress to lab members and gradate students.
- Performs bioinformatic analysis on publicly available datasets such as the UK biobank, AMP-PD, dbGaP and others.
- Work with collaborative teams on the multidisciplinary aspects of the research projects.
- Under the PIs supervision, provide guidance to students on their research projects.
- Work independently on the multidisciplinary aspects of the research projects and will further analyze the data, write drafts of manuscripts, and contribute to the writing of grants. Performs bioinformatics analysis of next generation sequencing data and work with bioinformaticians in data analysis.
- Analyzes and discusses results and their interpretation with the PI and other lab members. Participates in devising new experimental methodology and helps optimize new procedures.
- Updates skills and knowledge by reading up on new developments in the technical fields and by attending departmental seminars.
- Performs other related duties as required

Education/Experience:
PhD in human genetics, molecular biology, bioinformatics, or related field.

Other Qualifying Skills and Abilities:

- Excellent publication record in internationally recognized journals.
- Experience in software development, bioinformatics, or genomics.
- Good understanding of statistics is a plus.
- Strong oral communication and writing skills.
- Strong organization skills, attention to detail and priority setting skills.
- Ability to work autonomously in a complex, changing, deadline-oriented environment.
Hourly Salary:

$31.20
- Hours per Week:

- 35 (Full time)
- Location:

- Montreal Neuro.
- Supervisor:

- Associate Professor
- Position Start Date:

- 2023-09-01
- Position End Date:

- 2024-08-31
- Deadline to Apply:

- 2023-08-07

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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