Graduate Student Position

Note: This position is open to only candidates with Canadian citizenship / Permanent Resident of Canada or valid open study permit. No visa sponsorship offered.Graduate Student positions available (MSc/PhD) – RNA Delivery and NanobiotechnologyLooking for a highly motivated Master's/PhD student to join an interdisciplinary research project focused on the development of next-generation RNA delivery technologies. The successful candidate will be registered at Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique (INRS) Armand Frappier, and will work closely with researchers at the National Research Council Canada (NRC) Royalmount site. The proposed research area is related to RNA therapeutics and nucleic acid delivery; nanomaterials and self-assembled systems; organic synthesis and bioconjugate synthesis; microscopy and physicochemical characterization.

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Materials Science or a related field
• Strong interest in nanomedicine, biomaterials, RNA technologies, orbiotechnology
• Experience with laboratory research or organic chemistry laboratory is an asset
• Bilingual (English and French), strong communication and teamwork skills
• Canadian citizenship or Permanent Resident of Canada
• Security clearance at the reliability level
• 100% Onsite. No remote or hybrid work arrangements

Location: Montréal, QuébecStart Date: January or August 2027Interested candidates are invited to send a CV, academic transcripts, and a brief statement of research interests to Usha.Hemraz@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca