Neurobiology Lead – Drug Discovery (Scientist to VP level)
Kapoose Creek Bio
| McMaster Innovation Park, Hamilton, ON (On-site)
About KC Bio
Kapoose Creek Bio is building a new generation of medicines inspired by nature. Our platform combines unique microbial biodiversity with AI-driven discovery to uncover novel bioactive compounds and translate them into high-value therapeutic programs in oncology and neurology.
The Opportunity
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. This may include work in areas such as neuronal cell models, synaptic biology, neuroinflammation, or functional modulation of neural circuits. Depending on your experience, this may extend to helping shape experimental and program strategy.
Qualifications/Requirements
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PhD or Post-doc in neuroscience or a related field
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Strong experience in neurobiology and
in vitro
or
ex vivo
neural model systems, ideally with a background in neurological disease
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A track record of impactful scientific work in academia or industry
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Experience in areas such as phenotypic screening, electrophysiology, high-content imaging, multi-omics, or drug discovery is an asset.
Why KC Bio
We are a dynamic, highly collaborative organization working at the interface of biology, chemistry, and AI, with a shared goal of unlocking new regions of natural chemical space for therapeutic discovery. If you’re energized by that challenge, we’d love to hear from you. The title and level for this role will be aligned with experience and our existing team structure.
Visit us at
www.kapoosecreekbio.com
How to Apply
Interested candidates should send their CV and cover note to:
careers@kapoosecreekbio.com
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While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
