Research Associate

WESTERN UNIVERSITY; London; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University is seeking a Research Associate to contribute to a project developing imaging tools for tracking cells for cancer immunotherapy. Under a Principal Investigator, you will conduct independent research, design experiments, and help prepare reports for stakeholders.

You will mentor graduate students and staff, apply your immunology and molecular biology expertise, and collaborate across teams to achieve project goals while adhering to research ethics and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or relevant discipline
• PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or relevant discipline preferred
• 3 years working experience in an academic research environment in the area of Molecular Biology

Responsibilities

• The Research Associate will apply expertise to a project building imaging tools for tracking cells for cancer immunotherapy.
• Under the PI, conduct original and independent research to support the research outcomes.
• Mentor and guide graduate and undergraduate students and staff; design, build and run experiments.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Master’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or relevant discipline

PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or relevant discipline preferred

Tools

Imaging equipment experience

Genome editing tools

Job description

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The base salary will be $67,680 - $96,590 per annum. Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications

Please note, this is an 8-month temporary full-time contract opportunity that is wholly grant funded.

About Western

Withan international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.

About Us

The Robarts Research Institute within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University has made its mission to accelerate medical discovery. Through a powerful integration of basic and clinical research, we are driving major advances that impact on many of today's most devastating diseases.

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will apply their expertise and knowledge to a research project related to building imaging tools for tracking either cells for cancer immunotherapy. Under the direction of a Principal Investigator (PI), the role will carry out original and independent research to assist the PI in achieving their research outcomes. The role will play a role in providing mentoring, training and guidance to graduate students, undergraduate students, and staff, and in resolving issues that arise in the research environment. The Research Associate will support and operationalize new and innovative research opportunities as requested, develop research and project plans, and design, build and run experiments. The role will evaluate and interpret experimental results, develop models or correlations, and prepare reports and other written material for presentations and submissions to various stakeholders as required.

Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or relevant discipline
• PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology or relevant discipline preferred

Experience:

• 3 years working experience in an academic research environment in the area of Molecular Biology
• Experience working with rodent models of cancer in a research environment
• Working experience in immunology and culturing human T cells preferred
• Working experience with genome editing preferred
• Experience working with optical imaging and PET/MRI equipment and with optical in vivo imaging systems preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with regulations and guidelines governing research ethics in an academic environment and with best practices for reviewing and writing grant proposals
• In depth knowledge with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis
• Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database
• Ability to collaborate across internal and external boundaries to meet common objectives, improve outcomes and support work beyond one's own unit
• Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users
• Communication skills with an ability to complete detailed analytics and reports
• Ability to work in a manner that models best practices in confidentiality standards
• Ability to provide solutions and ideas for improvement by using imaginative approaches where constructive thinking and innovation are required
• Detail-oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy
• Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the University’s events and activities
• Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received
• Results-oriented with the ability to motivate and coach employees to meet high performance standards, while working effectively as a member of the leadership team
• Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
• Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner
• Ability to interpret and identify key results from research and to succinctly summarize research findings
• Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals
• Ability to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies
• Demonstrated working knowledge of relevant scientific/research principles
• Advanced skills in software and applications used to produce and analyze research outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems
• Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce a current Police Information Check from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone [phone].

Please Note:

This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in-person, on-site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.