Master’s Student Position

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

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).

Position summary
Department / Research Program:
Cancer Research Program

We are seeking a highly motivated and academically strong Master’s student to join a translational cancer research project focused on skeletal muscle health and treatment-related toxicity in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The start day will be for the session of Fall 2026, the deadline for admission is June 15, 2026

The student will participate in both wet lab and clinical research activities.

The project offers multidisciplinary training in cancer biology, translational oncology, skeletal muscle biology, radiobiology, and clinical research. Strong organizational skills, motivation for research, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a research team are essential.

General Duties

• The laboratory component will involve mammalian cell culture experiments using cancer and skeletal muscle cell models, together with molecular and biochemical assays related to treatment-induced cellular injury and skeletal muscle biology.

• The clinical research component will involve assisting with patient recruitment activities, biospecimen processing, blood biomarker analysis, and translational research coordination associated with an ongoing clinical study.

Website of the organization

Education / Experience

Education:

Master's Degree
Field of Study:
Division of Clinical and Translational Research

Required Skills

• Knowledge of French is required.

• An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with patients, researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.