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The Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre (CS-DCC) is seeking an RDM Catalogue and Curation Lead to join a collaborative research and development team at the University of Guelph. This position is well-suited to individuals interested in gaining practical experience in research data management (RDM), metadata, and research infrastructure, while working closely with software developers and academic researchers. This is a 2-year contract position in a hybrid working environment.

The Climate-Smart Data Collaboration Centre (CS-DCC) serves as the national data hub for Genome Canada’s Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems (CSAFS) initiative. Its mission is to deliver interoperable infrastructure, tools, and governance frameworks that enable FAIR-compliant data sharing, while respecting data sovereignty.

By connecting Genome Centres, Interdisciplinary Challenge Teams (ICTs), and external partners, the CS-DCC fosters collaboration, transparency, and inclusive engagement across Canada’s agri-food research ecosystem. Our work focuses on (meta)data governance and harmonization, research data management, data analytics, and data-sharing policy, supporting omics-driven innovation in climate-smart agriculture and food systems research.

Company Description:

Roche Diagnostics is a global leader in healthcare diagnostics, committed to improving patient outcomes through innovative diagnostic solutions. With a focus on precision medicine and personalized healthcare, Roche Diagnostics develops and commercializes advanced diagnostic tests and technologies across various disease areas, including oncology, infectious diseases, and autoimmune disorders. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals with accurate, timely, and actionable diagnostic insights to support informed clinical decision-making and improve patient care.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and experienced AI expert in the field of bioinformatics and computational biology to join our dynamic team. In this role, the successful candidate will play a key role in the development and implementation of AI-driven approaches for the analysis, interpretation, and utilization of molecular data in diagnostic assays and platforms. Working closely with interdisciplinary teams of biologists, computer scientists, and domain experts, the AI expert will contribute to the advancement of Roche’s molecular diagnostic portfolio and drive innovation in precision diagnostics leveraging state-of-the-art methodologies and tools. A strong background in software development and data engineering will be a big advantage for this role.

This could be a hydrid or remote position based on the location in Canada.

Reporting to the Research Officer, the Trainer will oversee the design, promotion and delivery of bioinformatics training events and documentation to academic and private sector users of the C3G core facility. This role will be instrumental in meeting the demand for training resulting from our business development efforts (open access) and specific projects with academic and industry partners. This role involves close collaboration with core facility users, the business developer and bioinformatics specialists. The Trainer will be exposed to a diverse range of cutting-edge molecular assays, innovative bioinformatics methods, and high-performance computing resources within a facility dedicated to high-throughput sequencing and large-scale genomic research.

The Health Data Science (HeDS) Platform at McGill University is seeking a Data Scientist to support research activities, data management, and training initiatives. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs), research consultations, data management frameworks, and collaborative projects in genomics, health data science, and AI. This role also involves training and community-building initiatives, platform operations support, and engagement with McGill’s research community.

The Business Development (BD) Officer will create and maintain strategic relationships with the life science research community to build business and technological innovation opportunities for the Canadian Centre for Computational Genomics (C3G) at McGill University. The candidate will develop a strong understanding of our genomics analysis, software, and cloud computing infrastructure capabilities to promote the corresponding service offer at a provincial, national and international level. The BD Officer will spearhead business relations planning and initiatives, including outreach communications, campaigns, follow-ups, event promotion, and engagement. In collaboration with C3G Managers, the incumbent will oversee the strategic alignment and timely execution of all BD activities.