Postdoctoral Fellowship Clinical and Translational Research (Research Institute)
Postdoctoral Fellowship Clinical and Translational Research (Research Institute)
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Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal Quebec the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).
Introduction
The Lands laboratory is developing lipid nanoparticles (LNPs) to deliver nucleic acids and small molecule therapeutics for a variety of disorders. We are seeking a creative self-driven scientist to establish a flexible cell-based testing platform that will accelerate the discovery and optimization of next-generation LNPs. This is a unique opportunity to lead platform development gain project management experience and contribute to the advancement of RNA and nanoparticle therapeutics.
Responsabilities and Objectives
Lead the development of a platform of multiple human cell models to test RNA and therapeutic delivery
Drive projects at the interface of cell biology nanomedicine and therapeutic delivery
Collaborate with a team equipped with advanced tools including a robotics liquid handler microfluidics systems and LNP characterization platforms
Apply your expertise in human cell culture downstream assays (inflammation CFTR function ciliary biology) and RNA production/delivery
Develop essential project management skills to coordinate platform development and collaborative studies.
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Required Skills
Strong experience in human cell culture and RNA delivery assays.
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Familiarity with lipid nanoparticle technology (asset not required).
Employment Type
Unclear
