Research Assistant

3 weeks ago

Halifax, Canada Dalhousie University Full time

**Position Details**:

- Position Information**Position Title**
- Research Assistant

**Department/Unit**
- Pediatrics

**Research Project**
- Biochemistry

**Location**
- Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

**Posting Number**
- GP88-23

**Employee Group**
- Grant-Paid

**Position Type**
- Temporary

**Duration of Contract (if applicable)**
- 1 year (with the possibility of extension)

**Employment Type**
- Full Time

**Full-time Equivalency (FTE)**
- 1.0

**Salary**
- $32,000 - $40,000 per annum (37.5 hours per week)

**About the Organization**
- The Atlantic Research Centre (ARC) is an open-plan lab located on the upper level of the Tupper Link, and hosts five research groups associated with the Departments of Pediatrics and Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. In the ARC, several post-docs, graduate and undergraduate students, and research assistants address fundamental questions in the molecular life sciences.

**Job Summary**
- Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Assistant will investigate glucosidases that are present in human cells, by carrying out various cell biological and biochemical studies. This research project is funded by the Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, and aims to improve the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Use notebooks to maintain timely and accurate records of all laboratory activities.

**Note**
- Due to operational requirements, the successful applicant is required to work in-person on campus.

**Required Qualifications**
- Undergraduate degree in biochemistry, chemistry, cell or molecular biology, or a related discipline.
- Aptitude for conducting research using cell biological and biochemical techniques, with strong attention to detail.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to keep accurate laboratory records.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively in a team, following instructions.

**Assets**
- Master’s degree in biochemistry, chemistry, cell or molecular biology, or a related discipline.
- One or more years of hands-on experience in cell biological and/or biochemical research or a related field.

**Additional Information**
- Dalhousie University supports a healthy and balanced lifestyle. Our total compensation package includes a voluntary _
- RRSP_
- , health and dental plans and an employee and family assistance program._

**Application Consideration**

**Diversity Statement**
- Posting Detail Information**Number of Vacancies**
- 1

**Open Date**
- 11/07/2023

**Close Date**
- 11/22/2023

**Open Until Filled**
- No

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