Research Assistant

McGill University - The Neuro Early Drug Discovery Unit (NeuroEDDU) (Durcan) is looking for a Research Assistant for a Full-time position for one year, renewable.

Wage/Hours: $35.50/hour @ 35 hours per week. (Step 5 Rate Effective June 1, 2026)

The position will entail the following:

The NeuroEDDU is looking for a Full-time research assistant to participate in ongoing research projects. The group uses induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) and iPSC-derived neurons to study the molecular basis of neurological diseases. They develop new tools and assays that will be integrated with preclinical drug screens to identify potential therapies for disorders like Parkinson’s and ALS. They work to bring their assays with iPSC-derived cells into screenable 2D and 3D formats.

• The candidate will perform daily induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) maintenance as well as tasks relating to line validation.
• The candidate will also provide support for organoids culture. The tasks include generation and maintenance of organoids as well as processing of tissue for downstream applications.
• The candidate will assist with writing research protocols, literature reviews, and grant preparation.
• The candidate will also ensure data management, including entry, analysis, interpretation and

Qualifications: Must have at least a Masters degree in Sciences

Requirements:

• Exceptional organization skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in IPSC and organoid culture is required.
• Knowledge of research techniques used to control quality of cell lines, like qPCR, immunofluorescence and karyotyping is necessary.
• Background in confocal microscopy is also a requisite.
• One year experience in the field of iPSCs and working with brain organoids.
• One year experience in the field of high-content imaging.

Language: Must be fluent in both English and French

Application Deadline: 30 days from date of this posting.

Location: The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital), 3801 University St., Montreal, QC H3A 2B4

This position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement: http://www.aerum-amure.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/AMURE-2023-2027.pdf

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. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 on a scale of 0-4

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

How to Apply: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/McGill_Careers/job/Montreal-Neuro/Research-Assistant-2_JR0000074996