Postdoctoral Fellow - Lung Autoimmunity and Biomarkers Lab

Job Title: Postdoctoral Fellow - Lung Autoimmunity and Biomarkers Lab Company: McMaster University Job Category: Machine Learning Roles & Responsibilities: Job ID 78808 Job Title Postdoctoral Fellow \- Lung Autoimmunity and Biomarkers Lab Regular/Temporary Temporary Location HSC\- Central Campus Open Date 2026/09/30 Job Type Limited Term (\>12 months) Close Date 2026/11/28 Employee Group Pos Doc (Union\&NonUnion) Favorite Job Department Medicine Full/Part Time Full\-Time Job Code 000913 Existing Vacancy Yes \- Newly Created Position Contract Duration 24\.4 Months Target Number of Openings 1 Hours per Week 35 Job Description We are looking for a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead a discovery project on autoimmunity in the lung with a focus on B cells. This is a mechanistic, hypothesis\-driven role, not a study coordination job. * Why does autoimmunity develop in the airway in the first place? * Why does it often stay local to the lung instead of becoming systemic? * How does it drive disease progression: remodelling, mucus plugging, exacerbations and loss of lung function? * You would answer these using high\-dimensional flow cytometry and single\-cell approaches on patient samples, and translate what you find into biomarkers. * A real mechanistic project, with the patient cohorts and samples and funding already in place. * Access to spectral flow cytometry, cell sorting, single\-cell genomics and imaging facilities. * An international, collegial team with active collaborations. * Mentorship towards independence: fellowships, papers, and career development. * Fully in\-person at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (Charlton Campus). * Monday to Friday; occasional evening or weekend work may be required. * No formal supervisory responsibility, but day\-to\-day mentoring of students is expected. * Help with extramural grant applications Work Location: Hamilton, Canada Availability: Full time

Education Level PhD or MD/PhD Salary Commensurate with experience ($50,000 \- $65,000 annually) * PhD or MD/PhD * Primary training in immunology, cell or molecular biology, bioinformatics, or a related field. * Hands\-on flow cytometry (spectral) expertise, including panel design and titration. * Experience with high\-dimensional cytometry analysis (FlowSOM, UMAP or equivalent). * Experience with single\-cell and/or bulk RNA\-seq. * Working proficiency in R * First\-author publications in high\-impact journal * Able to work independently, and generously with a team. · Experience with primary human samples, especially airway specimens. The starting salary will not be less than $50,000\. * Human Resources Service Centre at 905\-525\-9140 ext. 222\-HR (22247\), or * Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or * School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679 Interview Experience At McMaster University, we believe in a comprehensive and inclusive interview process. Our interview methods encompass a variety of approaches that allow our hiring teams to provide a flexible and accessible experience for engaging with our candidates. Throughout your recruitment process at McMaster, you may be requested to participate in a variety of formats, that may include in\-person, virtual or recorded interviews. If you have any questions as you move through the hiring process, please reach out to talent@mcmaster.ca or the HR contact associated with your position of interest. Key Skills: Machine Learning, Python Salary: CAD 50000 - 65000 per yearly