Research Associate

**JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Posting #RI-24-052**

**Posting Period - December 4, 2024 to January 6, 2025**

**POSITION: Research Associate**

Cancer, Infection, and Arthritis Therapeutics Program

**LOCATION**:401 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1 (Business and work location)

**TERM**:Full-time (1.0 FTE), 3-year contract with possibility of renewal

**SALARY**:$33.00 to $47.00 per hour

**BENEFITS**:Participation in group insurance benefits

**REPORTS TO**:Dr. Tommy Alain

Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario Research Institute Inc. (“CHEO RI”) is the research arm of the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario - Ottawa Children’s Treatment Centre (“CHEO”) and an affiliated institute of the University of Ottawa. We acknowledge that Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinabek territory. The Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO RI also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land. CHEO is a beloved institution and workplace that is widely recognized for being an anchor in our community. CHEO RI works to create new knowledge and evidence to support CHEO in its provision of world-class care to our children. Our mission at CHEORI is to connect exceptional talent and technology in pursuit of life-changing research for every child, youth and family in our community and beyond.

**CHEO RI has an immediate requirement for a Research Associate.**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**

Under the general supervision of Dr. Tommy Alain, the Research Associate will:

- Engage with national and international networks and partner types
- Lead research
- Write and submit literature reviews, REB submissions, manuscripts
- Supervise and mentor graduate students
- Assist with creation and modification of slides or posters for academic meetings
- Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

**QUALIFICATIONS, SKILL AND ABILITIES**
- PhD in Biochemistry with a focus on mRNA translation control and oncogenic signaling (Essential)
- Minimum 10 years post-PhD research experience (Essential)
- Established expertise on the study of protein synthesis and molecular techniques associated with translation control - polysome and ribosome profiling from cultured cells and patient samples (Essential)
- Established expertise on techniques to examine critical oncogenic signaling pathways (RSK, mTOR, eIF2alpha) often dysregulated in cancer, most particularly glioblastoma (Essential)
- Established expertise on the study of primary cilia and low-dose ionizing radiation (Essential)
- Demonstrated networking to establish partnerships and national and international collaborations (Essential)
- Minimum 5 years experience supervising and mentoring students in laboratory environment
- Proficiency in bioinformatics and computer skills - R, high throughput data analysis, sequencing (Essential)
- Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organizational skills (Essential)
- Demonstrated collegiality, professionalism and team skills (Essential)
- Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and ability to work independently (Essential)
- Demonstrated leadership skills (Essential)
- Fluency in English (Essential)
- Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese (preferred)

**WORKING CONDITIONS**
- Flexibility to work in a hybrid work model that would include both remote work and on-site work.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**
- Eligible to work in Canada;
- Compliance with CHEO RI’s Universal COVID-19 Vaccination Policy; and
- Police Record Check.

**TO APPLY**

CHEO Research Institute does not use artificial intelligence during the selection and recruitment process.

Applications will only be considered from those that are eligible to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

**CONTACT INFORMATION**

**DESCRIPTION DU POSTE**

**Affichage #RI-24-052**

**Période d'affichage - 4 décembre, 2024 au 6 janvier, 2025**

**POSTE: Associé de recherche**

Programme thérapeutique contre le cancer, les infections et l'arthrite

**LOCATION**: 401 Smyth Rd, Ottawa, ON, K1H 8L1 (location de travail)

**DURÉE**: Plein-temps, 1.0 ETP, mandat de 3 ans avec possibilité de renouvellement

**SALAIRE**:33,00 $ à 47,00 $ l'heure

**BÉNÉFICES**:Participation au groupe d’assurance et bénéfices

**RELÈVE DE**: Dr. Tommy Alain

L'Institut de recherche du Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l'est de l'Ontario (CHEO) est l'organisme de recherche du Centre de traitement pour enfants d'Ottawa du Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l'est de l'Ontario (« CHEO ») et un institut affilié à l'Université d'Ottawa. Nous reconnaissons qu'Ottawa se situe sur le territoire algonquin Anishinaabek non cédé. La Nation algonquine Anishinaabek vit sur ce territoire depuis des millénair