Research Assistant

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Primary Responsibilities

Plans, organizes, and conducts highly independent research upon approval of the principal investigator; designs, tests, and evaluates methods and protocol for research projects; analyzes, summarizes, and organizes collected data; prepares grant proposals together with the principal investigator, generally publishes results of investigations in professional journals.  Purchase and/or recommend the purchase of new equipment for research projects; under the direction of the principal investigator, generally responsible for the scientific operations of the laboratory; supervises laboratory/unit personnel

 

Education/Experience

MSc or Ph.D. degree in Molecular Biology/Biochemistry/Cell Biology/Physics/Chemistry or related fields

 

Other Qualifying Skills & Abilities

The ideal candidate has experience with protein purification and biochemistry, and/or microscopy (TIRF, superresolution) as well as image analysis.

Skills in python or MATLAB, microscope construction, and 3D printing would be an asset. 

Hourly Salary:

$28.44

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

Strathcona Anat&Dent

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor

Position Start Date:

2023-01-30

Position End Date:

2024-01-29

Deadline to Apply:

2023-01-06

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