Research Associate, Cell Biology & Anatomy, Cumming School of Medicine
Job ID: 16796Updated: November 6, 2018Location: Foothills Campus
Position Overview The Department of Cell Biology & Anatomy in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 3 years (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.
This position reports to the Principal Investigator.
The Research Associate will plan, organize, and conduct experiments to analyze protein-protein interactions at the molecular to physiological levels of the calcium- and voltage-gated ion channels underlying an intrinsic neuronal inhibitory response. Molecular and protein biochemical work includes subcloning, site-directed mutagenesis, real-time mRNA quantification, designing and constructing fluorophore-tagged proteins to assess FRET in live cells and neuronal preparations.
The Research Associate's primary purpose is to design and conduct experiments to test the underlying basis of a slow afterhyperpolarization (sAHP) in CA1 hippocampal pyramidal cells in rodent brain. They will lead experimental tests that range from molecular biology through protein biochemistry, imaging at the light and super resolution levels, and biophysics of ion channel activities recorded in cultured cells or intact brain tissue slices using patch clamp recording techniques. This position works closely with the Principal Investigator in areas of experimental protocol development, developing research projects and proposals, supervision of trainees in the lab, contribute to and assist in submitting research grant proposals.
Position Description Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):
Qualifications / Requirements:
Application Deadline: December 14, 2018
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In this connection, at the time of your application, please answer the following question: are you a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada? (Yes/No).
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.
Additional Information This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the Technical Job Family, Phase II. (Salary range $31.81 - $46.05/hour)
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