Research Associate
5 months ago
**About Western**:
**About Us**:
The Department of Biology is the largest academic unit within the Faculty of Science. Throughout the academic year, the Department provides courses to over 10,500 students annually, has approximately 1400 majors and an average graduate enrollment of 140 - 160 students. The major foci within the department is namely scientific research, graduate, undergraduate and public education. The Department seeks to find a better working balance between the development and strengthening of its research enterprise and the maintenance of its strong undergraduate program seeking to enhance and strengthen its graduate program and make meaningful contributions to existing and future collaborative programs that fall within its sphere of influence and interest. The Department is housed in six main buildings (B&GS, WSC, Collip, NCB, AFAR, and Biotron).
**Responsibilities**:
QuaIifications
**Education**:
PhD in a molecular and cellular biology discipline preferred
**Experience**:
5 years' working experience in a related academic research environment
Skills, Abilities & Expertise:
- Extensive background in performing cell-type specific and single-cell Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Experience in the analysis of transcriptional regulation with a comprehensive understanding of the epigenetic mechanisms that influence gene expression
- Previous experience in molecular and cellular biology research across plant and animal systems.
- Demonstrated proficiency in a range of molecular biology techniques, such as CRISPR Cas9, gene cloning, recombinant protein production and purification, chromatin immunoprecipitation, and Electrophoretic Mobility Shift Assay (EMSA)
- Proven track record in cell culture techniques and proficiency in utilizing confocal microscopy for cellular imaging
- Hands-on experience in growing various plant species, including Arabidopsis
- Experience in mentoring and supervising research personnel, including undergraduate, and graduate students, as well as technicians
- Proven track record of contributing to interdisciplinary research projects
- Prior experience in writing research articles and research grants
- Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
- 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 to complete detailed analytics and reports
- Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
- Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
- Familiarity with University research policies and practices
- Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
- Commitment to ongoing professional development with a desire to take on new challenges Ability to multi-task and maintain an organized and effective personal work environment
- Ability to work in a fluid and evolving work environment with changing deadlines and priorities
- Ability to work independently and maintain direction and focus through proactive planning and organized approaches to work
- Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
- Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
- Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
**Western Values Diversity**:
**Please Note**:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
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