Research Associate

Job Category
Faculty Non Bargaining

Job Title
Research Associate

Department
Cynader Laboratory | Department of Ophthalmology | Faculty of Medicine

Posting End Date
June 4, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date
May 14, 2025

5,833.33/ Monthly

Dr. Max S. Cynader’s laboratory, at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Faculty of Medicine is seeking a full-time (100% FTE) research associate to conduct scientific research related to TDP-43 proteinopathy.

Dr. Max S. Cynader’s laboratory is located at the Djavad Mowafaghian Centre for Brain Health in Vancouver, BC. Canada https://www.centreforbrainhealth.ca/faculty/max-cynader/ The lab’s research interests center around molecular mechanisms of neuronal plasticity and cell death. In addition, the lab studies the mechanisms by which the visual and auditory systems process sensory information, and the normal and abnormal development of these capabilities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Dr. Max S. Cynader, the incumbent will be responsible for:

•    Provides technical consultation, advice and instruction to researchers, technicians and students in the appropriate use, selection and modification of specialized techniques in area of expertise
•    Provide wet lab and analytic support for multiple TDP-43 proteinopathy studies and projects 
•    Responsible for developing, optimizing and troubleshooting wet lab methods
•    Independently conduct in vitro studies in TDP-43 proteinopathy
•    Independently conduct animal studies in ALS and FTD
•    Reviews papers and/or new protocols and provides comment in area of expertise
•    Contribute to preparation of manuscripts and grants
•    Interact with external stakeholders, partners and granting agencies; provide assistance in project coordination, data sharing and achieving project milestones
•    May attend scientific meetings and present posters and papers
•    Manages the day-to-day experimental operations of research
•    Ensures accurate and detailed records are maintained
•    Ensures adherence to standards for security, access and storage and management of large health administrative datasets
•    Follows best practices for maintaining data in a secure environment
•    Carries out any other related duties as required, in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of positions in this classification

QUALIFICATIONS

Successful applicants will have:

• PhD (Neuroscience preferred). Minimum 5 years’ experience working in a research laboratory
• Experience in validation of molecular and biochemical assays
• Experience in animal studies
• Ability to work independently in the execution and interpretation of experimental protocols
• Excellent English language writing and speaking skills
• Excellent computer skills.
• Biosafety certificate
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, problem solving and organizational skills
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to exercise judgment, tact and discretion
• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one’s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

• This position is located within a health-care facility. Therefore, this position requires successful verification of full vaccination against Covid-19 provided prior to the start date, as required by the provincial health mandate.

• The expected salary for this position is $70,000 annually plus benefits. Application packages should include a letter of application outlining the applicant’s research interests, accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae and the names of three references.

  Should you have any queries around this position, please contact Dr. Max S. Cynader at [email protected] . 

  Review of applications will begin on June 5, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. The anticipated start date for this position is July 1, 2024 or upon a date to be mutually agreed.

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