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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.

Bioinformatics Engineer – Contract/Project-Based About the Opportunity We are a bioinformatics consulting group seeking experienced Bioinformatics Engineers for project-based contract work. This is not a full-time position but rather an opportunity to take on individual projects and assignments as they arise. Ideal for consultants, freelancers, or professionals looking for flexible, supplemental work that leverages their bioinformatics and cloud computing expertise.  

We are seeking a talented Master’s or PhD student in Computational Biology or Bioinformatics to join our Translational and Integrative Pathology Lab, investigating the molecular and spatial landscape of neuroendocrine lung neoplasms. The successful candidate will contribute to a cutting-edge project focused on Diffuse Idiopathic Pulmonary Neuroendocrine Cell Hyperplasia (DIPNECH)—a rare and understudied precursor lesion that can evolve into carcinoid tumors.   Leveraging spatial transcriptomics, deep genomic profiling, and tumor microenvironment (TME) analysis, this role will help uncover the clonal evolution and molecular mechanisms driving disease progression. The position offers a unique opportunity to work with high-resolution spatial omics data and contribute to impactful discoveries in lung cancer biology.

Location This position is available for hybrid work in Montreal or remote working in Canada only. Relocation and immigration support is available for candidates interested in living and working in Canada. About 5 Prime 5 Prime Sciences uses insights from human genetics to accelerate drug development. For the past 4 years, 5 Prime has helped large pharmaceutical companies, biotech and venture capital companies accelerate and de-risk their drug development pipeline. This effort has enabled our partners to move from target to Phase 2 in two years in some instances, achieving our mission of helping to deliver medicines to patients in need. Role Overview We are seeking a Genetic Epidemiologist or Statistical Geneticist to join our multidisciplinary team advancing genetics-first drug discovery. You will conduct large-scale genetic analyses, including GWAS, MR, and multi-omic QTL studies, using individual- and summary-level data. Your role will involve building reproducible analytical workflows in Python, applying core statistical methods, and employing best practices in version control, containerisation, and data provenance. Success inthis role requires strong analytical skills, experience with population-scale genomics datasets and bioinformatics tools, and the ability to manage multiple scientific projects. You will work closely with colleagues across disciplines and contribute to clear, insightful client communications.

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.

This is a full time position within the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute reporting to Dr. Sorana Morrissy and Dr Augusto Faria Andrade, at the Cumming School of Medicine. The position is available beginning immediately for an appointment period of 12 months, with the option to extend for multiple years. The University of Calgary’s Charbonneau Cancer Institute has a thriving immunotherapy research program focused on developing next-generation immunotherapies and delivering them to cancer patients in Alberta and beyond. In bringing together basic, translational and clinical scientists and supporting them to achieve a shared mission, this unique ecosystem for translational research produces knowledge, inventions, collaborations, and commercial opportunities. The bioinformatician role will be positioned within the Discovery and Innovation node of this program to (1) to identify and study novel therapeutic targets for immune therapy in solid tumors, including pediatric brain cancers, and (2) support collaborative research projects. The successful candidate will have responsibility at technical and intellectual levels. The Bioinformatician will design and implement workflows for multi-omic datasets generated in-house and acquired from public data repositories. They will work closely and collaboratively with staff and trainees within and outside of the immunotherapy program to facilitate informatics needs towards translational medicine goals. Their work will focus on the genomics, machine learning, and translational medicine space. They will analyze data, prepare and deliver reports and presentations, attend and present their findings at local, national and international meetings, and contribute to manuscript and grant preparation. The Bioinformatician will play an integral role throughout the program and will benefit from opportunities for training and growth towards more senior roles. Ultimately, they will contribute to a scientific ecosystem that supports an integrated array of translational research within the Charbonneau Cancer Institute at the Cumming School of Medicine.

Position Summary The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI) of Sinai Health, a University of Toronto-affiliated research centre, is seeking two (2) emerging leaders in the broad area of Population Health Data Science. The appointments will be for Full-Time Principal Investigators, rank equivalent to Assistant or Associate Professors, with the anticipated starting date of September 1, 2026, or a date to be mutually agreed upon. We seek applicants who will develop independent, outstanding and innovative Population Health Data Science research programs. We will consider applicants spanning all areas of Population Health Data Science, including complex disease epidemiology, infectious disease research, risk prediction modeling, population and medical data linkage, geospatial data mining, multi-omics data integration, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in health sciences, such as causal machine learning, deep learning for medical imaging, generative AI and more.  The positions are open to both those who are specialized in methodological development, as well as those focused on innovative applications to impactful population health issues.  The health topics include but are not limited to perinatal and maternal-child health, cancers, cardiometabolic conditions, autoimmune diseases and other complex health issues. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute is one of Canada’s leading biomedical research institutes, located within Mount Sinai Hospital at Sinai Health in downtown Toronto. The LTRI is dedicated to excellence in health research and the development of early-career investigators. LTRI’s faculty members are internationally renowned for their work in cancer, maternal-infant health, diabetes, inflammatory conditions, and genetic disorders among others. Large-scale health data has been collected through multiple research initiatives and platforms. Within the LTRI, the Prosserman Centre for Population Health Research comprises multi-disciplinary scientists focusing on quantitative research of complex diseases, including precision health and multi-omics data integration based on large-scale cohorts and biobank data. Partnering with the Data Sciences Institute, the Dalla Lana School of Public Health, the Department of Statistical Sciences, and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Toronto, the Prosserman Centre for Population Health Research is a hub for an active research community of public health research, complex disease epidemiology, omics data sciences and quantitative method innovation. LTRI provides a research-intensive environment with modern and innovative core facilities. These include institutional high-performance computing clusters, biobanking as well as next-generation sequencing, single-cell platforms, proteomics, robotics, and advanced cellular imaging, which drive technology development and are housed in the Network Biology Collaborative Centre. LTRI has a fully accredited Biospecimen Repository for biobanking and a dedicated Research Trainee Centre that supports trainees across disciplines from around the world. LTRI research groups engage in productive collaborations with the larger University of Toronto community, as well as national and international networks. The University of Toronto boasts one of the world’s most concentrated biomedical research communities, and is notably home to the Toronto Academic Health Science Network (TAHSN), the Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the Data Sciences Institute. Government agencies such as the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research and Public Health Ontario, with whom our researchers partner, are also based in Toronto.  Toronto is a vibrant, safe, multicultural city with excellent quality of life.