The Meakins-Christie Laboratories is eager to welcome bright, motivated, and creative minds from around the world. We take pride in the diversity of our community—it is one of our greatest strengths.
Our philosophy is simple: to foster an inspiring and collaborative research environment where innovation thrives and learning never stops. Training the next generation of scientists—whether undergraduate and graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, or research staff—is at the heart of what we do. At the Meakins-Christie Labs, you’ll find not just a workplace, but a community dedicated to discovery, mentorship, and scientific excellence.
Our Training Program & Activities
Our Social Activities
SPiRE
The Meakins promotes a welcoming and vibrant trainee environment. Various social events are organized by SPiRE (Students & Post-docs in Respiration).
Trainee Councils & Training
Trainees are encouraged to participate on the RI-MUHC Trainee Council. In addition, Meakins trainees are able to participate on the RESP Program Management Committee. This committee makes decisions on the Program’s goals, recruitment objectives, and training activities.
How to Join our Team
Faculty at the Meakins-Christie Laboratories often have positions open for postdoctoral fellows and graduate students. Please send applications by email directly to the faculty member of interest. All applications should include a detailed CV, your research experience, area of interest and career goals.
Once a potential supervisor is identified, registration at the appropriate Department is done through McGill University. Faculty members hold primary appointments in several departments (Medicine, Pediatrics, Physiology, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology, Biomedical Engineering). In addition, faculty are a mix of physician-scientists and PhDs with varied backgrounds including: physiology, biochemistry, pathology, cellular and molecular biology, biochemistry, and bioengineering.
About Montreal
Montreal is one of Canada’s oldest and most dynamic cities. Founded in 1642 by French settlers, Montreal has evolved into a world-renowned centre of research, culture, and innovation. Its unique blend of French and English influences, together with a rich mix of global communities, makes Montreal a truly cosmopolitan city. Nestled between the Saint Lawrence River and Mount Royal, the city of 2 million offers a offers a lively culinary scene, celebrated festivals year-round, and easy escapes to nearby lakes and mountains in the Laurentians and Eastern Townships. Whether you love great food, music, or the outdoors, Montreal is a place that feels both vibrant and welcoming.
Montreal: The Best Student City!
Without boasting too much, Montreal could easily be the best city for students.
The cost of living is very low compared to other metropolitan Canadian cities: 18% cheaper than Toronto and almost 25% cheaper than Vancouver; and the streets are refreshingly safe. According to The Economist’s Safe Cities Report, Montreal ranks as one of the best places to live in the world. To brag a bit more, Canada ranks 2nd in the Best Country Ranking, 2nd in the Most Reputable Countries report and has one of the best Life Satisfaction scores of all countries. In addition, QS World University Rankings consistently place McGill University within the top 40 Universities globally (McGill is generally ranked #1 in Canada). In 2020, McGill made the global top 40 in THE World University Rankings.
So, it comes as no surprise that the annual QS Best Student Cities ranking named Montreal within the top 10 best cities to be a student between 2014-2016 and 2019 in the world (Montreal was the best student city in Canada) and within the top 5 in 2018. And, in 2017, QS Best Student Cities ranking officially named Montreal as the world’s #1 student city (we generally rank consistently within the top 10)! For the 17th straight year, Maclean’s Magazine has named McGill University Canada’s top medical doctoral university for 2021 and 2022.