Research Associate

4 weeks ago


London, Canada Western University Full time

**Classification & Regular Hours**:
Hours per Week: 28

Salary Grade: Research Level 2 (salary will be commensurate on experience).

Please note, this is a wholly grant funded, temporary full time contract opportunity. The anticipated contract duration is from June 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027.

**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine fully supports the mission and values of the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Members of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine strive to provide a quality work environment that fosters unity, respect for diversity, teamwork and professional growth.

The mission of Dr. Peng’s research is to understand the pathogenesis of cardiovascular disease.

**Responsibilities**:
**Qualifications**:
**Education**:

- Master’s of Science in the area of cardiovascular disease research or relevant degree/discipline

**Experience**:

- 4 years of experience in cardiovascular disease research or sepsis in a related academic research environment with an independently developed research portfolio
- Experience and ability in the assessment of myocardial function in mice by echocardiography, isolation and culture of the primary adult mouse cardiomyocytes, co-immunoprecipitation, and immunofluorescence
- Animal model experience

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research ethics in an academic environment and with best practices for reviewing and writing grant proposals
- In depth knowledge with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis
- Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database
- Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
- Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users and with an ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
- Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the research group’s events and activities
- Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
- Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards, while working effectively as a member of the leadership team
- Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
- Ability to interpret and identify key results from research and to succinctly summarize research findings
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
- Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

**Background Checks**:
Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current police information record check(s) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

**_ In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents._**

Western University, 1151 Richmond Street, London, Ontario, Canada, N6A 3K7.



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