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**Department** Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry - Medicine Dept
**Salary range** $59,822 to $67,303
**Posted date** September 12, 2025
**Closing date** September 19, 2025
**Position Type** Full Time - Trust Funded
**Description**:
This position is part of the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta (AASUA).
In accordance with the Trust/Research Academic Staff Agreement, this position has a comprehensive benefits package and an annual salary range of $59,822 to $67,303. This position has an end date of March 31, 2027.
**Location** - This role is in-person at North Campus, Edmonton.
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**Position Summary**
The Research Associate will lead research and development initiatives focused on advanced spinal cord micro-implants for the treatment of spinal cord injuries (SCI). Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI), the incumbent will play a pivotal role in experimental design, microfabrication, in vivo/vitro testing, data analysis, and dissemination of results. This position requires a high level of technical expertise in biomedical engineering, electrophysiology, and neurotechnology, as well as strong project coordination and mentorship skills.
**Duties**
- Research & Development
- Lead and execute research activities related to the development of spinal cord micro-implants and neural interface technologies.
- Design and fabricate microelectrodes using advanced photolithography and laser-based microfabrication techniques.
- Operate and maintain high-precision equipment such as microwelding and CNC machinery.
- Conduct comprehensive bench testing using a range of high-resolution imaging technologies and perform electrochemical assessments to validate device performance.
- In Vivo and Experimental Work
- Lead and support surgical procedures and implant testing in large animal models.
- Record, analyze, and interpret electrophysiological and biomechanical data from experimental studies.
- Develop surgical skill sets tailored to large animal models and refine implantation techniques.
- Program, automate, and manage experimental protocols and data acquisition systems.
- Scientific Communication & Knowledge Dissemination
- Design and manage individual experiments, including data collection protocols and quality standards.
- Analyze and interpret research data; summarize findings for reports, presentations, peer-reviewed publications, and multimedia formats.
- Contribute to manuscript preparation and may serve as an author or presenter at scientific conferences.
- Project Planning & Support
- Contribute to the strategic planning of future research directions and lab capabilities.
- May serve as a co-applicant on research funding proposals, where applicable.
- Laboratory & Team Management
- Oversee daily lab operations, including equipment maintenance, procurement, and budget monitoring related to the spinal cord micro-implant studies.
- Ensure calibration and efficient operation of specialized lab instruments.
- Guide, mentor, and provide technical oversight to junior staff, students, and postdoctoral fellows.
- Advise on specialized procedures, experimental design, and technical troubleshooting.
- May coordinate operations across multiple labs or research locations, depending on project scope.
**Minimum Qualifications**
- PhD/Postdoctoral in Biomedical Engineering, Neuroscience, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience in microfabrication, neurotechnology, and preclinical research.
- Proficiency in advanced data analysis, programming
