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The Richards’ lab of McGill University is seeking a Bioinformatician Research Associate to assist in the creation and management of a research program to improve clinical care through the use of computational genomics. The job will take place at the Lady Davis Institute of the Jewish General Hospital, a McGill University teaching hospital. See mcgill.ca/genepi for a description of the exciting work that our lab is undertaking. The successful candidate will work with Dr. Brent Richards’ research team in the Centre for Epidemiology and Community Studies. In collaboration with fellow staff, graduate students and external collaborators, the candidate will ensure the timely execution of a program of research to better understand how genomic information can improve clinical care.

EpiSign Inc. is seeking a motivated Bioinformatician to support the development of DNA methylation data processing tools. Over the course of a 12-month project (with potential to extend), this individual will contribute to advancing EpiSign’s machine learning-based diagnostic platform by evaluating, validating, and optimizing methods for data processing and classifier training using multi-platform methylation datasets (microarray, PacBio, ONT, Illumina 5-base). This position offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of bioinformatics, neuroanalytics, and precision medicine, while working closely with leading researchers from the London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute.

About 5 Prime: 5Prime Sciences uses human genetics to accelerate drug development. Over the past four years, we’ve helped pharmaceutical, biotech, and venture partners accelerate and de-risk pipelines—enabling some to move from target to Phase 2 in two years. Our mission is to deliver medicines to patients in need. We are a premier partnership business, working side-by-side with pharma, biotech, and venture groups as trusted specialists. Most new work comes through referrals—approximately 80% of revenue is generated from recurring partnerships. Role Overview: Join our multidisciplinary team to advance genetics-first drug discovery. You will plan and run targeted outreach, represent 5Prime at conferences and meetings, and prepare clear pre-meeting research and emails that enable high-yield introductions to clients. You’ll work with colleagues in genetics, bioinformatics, medicine, and software development to scope scientific projects, keep teams aligned, and ensure partners receive timely, accurate updates. Success in this role requires a science-led, trust-first mindset, clear writing and speaking, strong organization, and the ability to move comfortably between science and business. By studying materials and working with the team, you’ll compile and present the value of our genetics-first approach to inform high-level partnership proposals. Success will be measured by: ● Establishing high-yield business leads and introductions to potential clients. ● Attending and presenting at scientific conferences and meetings to establish business leads. ● Generate clear meeting summaries, with next steps, owners, and deadlines, and accurate updates. ● Establishing trust and scientific credibility with senior R&D stakeholders  

Advancing Genomics Innovation and Impact in Atlantic Canada and beyond Genome Atlantic is the region’s catalyst for genomics-driven innovation, commercialization, and economic growth. For over 25 years, the organization has delivered more than $165 million in collaborative R&D, translating cutting-edge science into real-world solutions that strengthen industries, safeguard ecosystems, and improve human health across Atlantic Canada. This is a rare opportunity to influence regional and national priorities through applied research and help shape the future of genomics. As one of six regional genome centres established in 2000 under Genome Canada’s national network, Genome Atlantic works at the intersection of science, industry, and policy. Through strategic partnerships with companies, academic institutions, governments, and other stakeholders, the organization advances applied research across key sectors, including ocean industries (aquaculture, energy, fisheries), agriculture and agri-food, forestry, environmental stewardship, human health, and mining. Genome Atlantic is seeking a visionary, dynamic, and people-centred President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead the organization into its next chapter of growth and impact. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will provide strategic leadership to advance genomics-based innovation and commercialization, while deepening Genome Atlantic’s role as a trusted partner in the regional and national innovation ecosystem. The CEO will champion a bold vision for genomics as a driver of economic and societal transformation; cultivate and manage high-impact relationships across government, industry, academia, and the broader community; and oversee a diverse and growing portfolio of collaborative projects aligned with regional strengths and national priorities. They lead fund development and diversification efforts to ensure long-term sustainability. The CEO represents Genome Atlantic as a compelling advocate and spokesperson, translating complex science into accessible, actionable narratives. The ideal candidate is a strategic and entrepreneurial leader with a proven track record of guiding mission-driven organizations. The successful candidate will bring at least ten years of progressive senior leadership experience, strong business and financial acumen, and demonstrated success in securing and managing multi-source funding. They will hold a bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline, have experience in board governance and a proven ability to inspire and support a high-performing team, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration. A PhD or MBA, and experience in the not-for-profit sector, genomics, biotechnology, life sciences or broader innovation and research ecosystem, are assets. They bring a deep appreciation for the power of science and innovation to solve complex challenges and a passion for building partnerships that turn discovery into measurable impact. An exceptional communicator and relationship-builder, they are passionate about serving in a high-profile role and navigating, leading, and advancing the future potential of genomics, de-risking R&D investment for private companies and forging collaborative partnerships. To learn more about Genome Atlantic, please visit: http://genomeatlantic.ca Please submit a combined resume and cover letter online by clicking “Apply.” For further information about this opportunity, please contact Kim West (kwest@royerthompson.com) or Dominique Roche (droche@royerthompson.com) in confidence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, religion, ethnicity, gender, disability, citizenship status, marital status, or actual or perceived sexual orientation. If you are a member of one of these underrepresented groups, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume. Genome Atlantic is committed to creating an inclusive environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We value diversity and recognize that experience comes in many forms and skills are transferable. Genome Atlantic provides accommodations to applicants living with or experiencing disabilities. If you require an accommodation(s) to participate in the application, interviewing or selection process, please contact Edgarson Moxey at emoxey@royerthompson.com. Royer Thompson is a Canadian executive advisory firm focused on capturing the full potential of people in pursuit of leadership and organizational excellence. Our core services include executive search, executive development, HR advisory and inclusion & belonging. Through Facet, we support mid-management recruitment and coaching for people who aspire to lead organizations.

A 2-year (renewable) full-time postdoctoral fellowship is available in the laboratory of Prof. Alain Dabdoub. The position focuses on decoding the molecular landscape of the human inner ear during development and regeneration and translating these findings to advance therapeutic strategies. Our research investigates mechanisms that regulate auditory and vestibular homeostasis, the regeneration of sensory hair cells, stria vascularis, and auditory neurons as well as the implications for therapies and understanding disorders associated with aging, hearing loss, and balance dysfunction. Our projects combine state of-the-art computational tools and cutting-edge biological experiments.

Advancing Genomics Technologies for Health and Life Sciences The Michael Smith Genome Sciences Centre (GSC), a provincial program within the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), is a recognized international leader in genomics, bioinformatics, and genome technology innovation. By developing and deploying cutting-edge sequencing and computational platforms, the GSC supports breakthrough research across cancer, rare and infectious diseases, and the broader life sciences. Our work enables earlier diagnosis, novel therapeutic approaches, and transformative applications of genomics to improve human health and environmental resilience—delivering both social and economic impact through science. Job Reference no: CB_P01067_HSA190602_BioinfoLIMS_2025_10_20 Summary The Computational Biologist will participate in the analysis of sequencing data by developing, refining and adapting bioinformatics tools for a high-throughput processing pipeline.  The Computational Biologist will also participate in the development and maintenance of the production databases, which provide tracking of all of the laboratory and bioinformatics analysis pipelines at the GSC.  Additionally, the Computational Biologist will assist in the packaging and distribution of developed tools and analysis results to the scientific community, and will be contributing to the preparation of scientific publications.

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 Morrissy Lab is seeking a highly motivated scientist with expertise in bioinformatics and data science to join our team as a Postdoctoral Associate focused on understanding immunotherapy responses in solid tumors. The candidate will use state-of-the-art analytic approaches to investigate multi-omics data and derive an in-depth understanding of tumor ecosystem dynamics in clinical samples from immunotherapy trials – including phenotypic and functional cell heterogeneity, tumor and microenvironment cell niches, and cellular crosstalk. This research is primarily focused on cohorts of single-patient and phase I clinical trial participants treated with CAR T-cells (see Zemp el, 2024, in revision at Nature; preprint on medRxiv), and identifying mechanisms of immunotherapy response and resistance from longitudinally-collected blood and tumor tissue samples. The candidate will employ innovative bioinformatics and machine learning approaches to integrate single cell and spatial datasets from clinical samples with data from ongoing preclinical studies, further incorporating genomics and proteomics profiles from in-house or public repositories.