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Research Assistant/Associate: Green Chemistry and Green Chemicals Research in Pharmacology, Microscopy and Image Analysis
There is an opening for a Research Assistant/Associate who will work on projects focused on the creation of new toxicology platforms, based on real-time assessment of the effects of molecules identified as putative green chemicals. The goal of this research is to discover new ways to evaluate and predict toxicity by developing novel approaches, predominately based on monitoring of the disruption of molecular signaling pathways at the cell, tissue and whole animal levels. The applicant should hold MSc/PhD or equivalent and have extensive experience in light microscopy and image analysis.
The specific work objectives related to the project include overseeing the day-to-day operations of core infrastructures for cell, tissue and whole animal imaging. The equipment includes a multiphoton microscope, a microinjection setup with inverted microscope, automated histology instrumentation, a high content imaging system and automation suite, and an instrument for in vivo imaging of fluorescent probes in small animals in addition to computers and software for data acquisition and analyses.
Working under the primary supervision of Drs. Hales, Robaire and Hébert, this Research Assistant will:
1. Coordinate the installation and provision of equipment. Maintain records and files for instruments and services.
2. Organize, distribute and verify the work of others, including research personnel, students (undergraduates and graduates) and postdoctoral fellows, and participate in their training with different established and current methods.
3. Develop procedures and make recommendations to improve unit efficiency.
4. Introduce new experimental procedures and establish new and improved protocols.
5. Coordinate experiments and data collection with investigators.
6. Compile files and prepare report to be submitted to granting agencies for progress reports.
7. Design and conduct experiments, analyze data, and write scientific papers.
8. Present results at national and international conferences.
9. Publish results in peer-reviewed journals
We offer salary and benefits based on applicable McGill regulations.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Pease submit your Curriculum vitae to: Barbara Hales at:
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