Research Associate

2 weeks ago

Hamilton, Canada McMaster University Full time

**Schedule**
37.50 hours per week, 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm

**Education Level**
PhD in a relevant field of study

**Career Level**
3 years relevant experience

**JD #**:
**JD1393**

**Pay Grade**:
**10**

**Title**:
**Research Associate**

**Unit/Project Description**:
The David Braley Research Institute (affiliated with McMaster University) has an immediate opening for a full-time, experienced **Research Associate**

in the laboratory of Dr. Marc Jeschke - Professor of Surgery, Vice President of Research at Hamilton Health Sciences.

Our laboratory focuses on translational research to attenuate trauma-induced stress, hypermetabolism, and inflammation. Our laboratory has recently

shown that the adipose tissue and its ensuing browning plays a major role in hypermetabolism which is associated with substantial adverse clinical

outcomes for years. The goals of our research are to develop novel treatments and interventions to attenuate the browning response and to

potentially implement novel clinical treatments.

The ideal incumbent is an enthusiastic, highly motivated, organized individual with interpersonal skills who will enjoy collaborating and conducting

study the effects of burn on the adipose and adipose associated mediators. The results from the studies could potentially lead to the development of

novel therapies to improve clinical outcomes of severely burned patients.

**About the Department of Surgery**

Over its 50+ year history, the McMaster Department of Surgery has maintained a steadfast commitment towards thinking big and

making it possible.

We are a department with 11 surgical divisions and Royal College residency training programs; together, we are poised to unleash a

future fueled by a creative mindset and powered by our people.

Vision. This Vision is based on 6 core tenets:
**CREATE**

**Culture **that includes

**Research** that impacts

**Education** that inspires

**Advancement** for all

**Transformation** through innovation & entrepreneurship

**Excellence** in patient care

**About McMaster University**

At McMaster University, our people are our most valuable asset. We strive to attract, develop, and retain the talented faculty and staff,

and to foster inclusive excellence which values the strengths, perspectives, and contributions of each individual. McMaster is

recognized as one of the top employers in the Hamilton/Niagara region and has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top Diversity

employers.

Working at McMaster University brings a robust total rewards package, which is more than just a salary. The elements and structure of

the total rewards packages vary by employee group but include:
Employer Paid benefits including Extended Health, Dental, Emergency Out-of-Country Travel Coverage & Basic Life Insurance;
Pension Plan Options & Post-Retirement Benefits;
Training, coaching and professional development opportunities;
Employee tuition assistance for development and education

Opportunity to be a part of an academic environment working alongside professionals who share a passion for learning;
Progressive paid annual vacation plan

Please see Total Rewards Overview for Unifor, Local 5555, Unit 1 for more Information.

**Job Summary**:
Responsible for overseeing and managing the planning, development, implementation and analysis of multiple research and experimental results.

**Purpose and Key Functions**:

- Oversee and manage the planning, development, implementation and analysis of multiple research and experimental results.
- Work with faculty members to establish long term research programs.
- Design and analyze experiments and results.
- Gather research related materials for scientific experiments.
- Write papers for publications and research proposals for submission to granting agencies.
- Interpet, publish and patent experimental results.
- Use statistical methods to optimize experimental conditions.
- Prepare and keep biomoleclues stable.
- Develop novel methods to synthesize new precursors.
- Build and maintain a program network of research collaborators and partners.
- Read job related periodicals and journals, and attend meetings and conferences to disucss research related technologies and results.
- Provide advice and train students and colleagues regarding research and experiments.
- Deliver presentations and report research results at conferences.
- Use hand tools to assemble or disassemble lab equipment.
- Schedule activities for graduate students, coordinate group meetings, events and monthly reports.
- Order instruments and supplies as required.
- Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
- Identify problems and develop solutions to complex problems.
- Ensure safe handling and storage of chemicals.

**Supervision**:
Provides functional guidance to others on an ongoing basis.

**Requirements**:
PhD in a relevant field.

Requires 3 years of relevant experience.

**Assets**:
Motivation and curiosity, creativity

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