Research Associate/project Manager, Faculty of
2 weeks ago
**Position Overview**
The Research Associate/Project Manager reports to the Primary Investigator (PI) and receives direction from the PI for the lab. This position exists to support research projects (75%) in the areas of zoonotic transmission and mitigation of chronic wasting disease (CWD), a prion disease of cervids. Prion diseases are strictly fatal neurodegenerative disorders in humans and animals. This position also exists for project management (25%) of an NSERC Alliance team grant to develop CWD mitigation strategies.
This position is located at the Foothills Campus. Occasionally, the requirement for work at the Spy Hill Campus may arise. Work is of varying complexity, with peak periods and short timelines for completion. This full-time position works 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and may occasionally be required to work outside regular work hours.
**Position Description**
**Summary of Key Responsibilities** (job functions include but are not limited to):
- Performs research experiments in accordance with the Principal Investigator
- Prepares interim and final project reports to meet requirements by the funding agency
- Set up and maintain the project webpage
- Organizes project team meetings and collects regular project progress reports from team members
- Supports students and other lab personnel to become acquainted with experimental procedures
- Reports any malfunctioning laboratory equipment or depleted consumable laboratory supplies to the Lab Manager or Principal Investigator and initiates ordering or repair
- Works within established University research guidelines as well as research-specific protocols
- Advises the Principal Investigator of any incident or occupational illness as outlined in University of Calgary Safety and Security protocols
- Integral duties include proper disposal of chemical or infectious waste, maintaining the laboratory to conform to safety standards and the continuous and safe operation of lab instruments
- Interacts with facility users (faculty, students, staff, and others) in a pleasant and respectful manner when providing assistance
- Identifies problems and provides recommendations to the Primary Investigator
- Maintains confidentiality, adheres to safety regulations, and is flexible in providing assistance in other areas as required
**Qualifications / Requirements**:
- A PhD in neurosciences or a related field with at least 6 years of experience in a research environment is required
- At least 5 years of experience in working with prion-infected rodent models is required
- Possessing WHMIS, bio-safety level 1 & 2 and animal training is desirable, or a willingness to become certified is required
- Strong knowledge and 2-3 years of hands-on experience in managing mouse and bank vole breeding colonies is required
- Strong organizational skills are required to prioritize tasks as needed
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and Image J would be considered an asset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to facilitate interaction with faculty, graduate students, and staff
- The ability to work independently as well as demonstrated teamwork skills, strong organizational, management, and excellent interpersonal skills is critical to success in the role
**Application Deadline**: May 11, 2023
**Additional Information**
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the **_Technical Job Family, Phase 2_**.
To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our **Management and Staff Careers website**. For more information visit** **Careers in the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine**.
The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
**About the University of Calgary**
The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude. Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads. The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit **ucalgary.ca**.
The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of _Eyes High_, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.
- We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._
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