Topic: Theoretical biophysics

Tenure-track appointment in theoretical biophysics, developing an independent research programme that complements the existing biophysics group. The anticipated start is August 1, 2027 in Montréal. Responsibilities include securing external research funding, undergraduate and graduate teaching, mentoring and departmental service. A relevant PhD and evidence of research and teaching excellence are required; postdoctoral experience is desirable. Apply through McGill Workday with a cover letter, CV/publications, research and teaching statements, an equity/diversity statement and three referees. R

Many of us came to biology from physics. There we have been trained on such classic examples as muon g-2, where experimental data and theoretical predictions agree to many significant digits. Now, working in biology, we routinely hear that it is messy, most details matter, and that the best hope for theory in biology is to be semi-qualitative, predict general trends, and to forgo the hope of ever making quantitative predictions with the precision that we are used to in physics. Colloquially, we should be satisfied even if data and models differ so much that plotting them on the same plot makes