Associate Scientist; Fermentation & Natural Products

Scientist to VP level | Full-time

Location: McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, ON (On-site)

We are seeking an exceptional scientist with deep expertise in neuroscience and neurobiology to help expand our capabilities in complex neural systems and advance our growing pipeline. This is a rare chance to work at the frontier of natural product drug discovery, contributing both at the bench and, depending on experience, at the level of scientific direction. This role involves collaborating closely with our interdisciplinary team across microbiology, chemistry, and biology.

You will design and apply advanced neural and neurobiological assay systems to evaluate the activity of novel compounds, build mechanistic insight in disease‑relevant models, and contribute to targeted therapeutic strategies for neuropsychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders.

• Neuronal cell models
• Synaptic biology
• Neuroinflammation
• Functional modulation of neural circuits

Depending on your experience, this may extend to helping shape experimental and program strategy.

• PhD or postdoctoral training in neuroscience or a related field
• Strong experience in neurobiology and in vitro or ex vivo neural model systems
• Background in neurological disease is preferred
• Track record of impactful scientific work in academia or industry
• Experience in phenotypic screening, electrophysiology, high‑content imaging, multi‑omics, or drug discovery is an asset