Research Scientist

McMaster University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Hamilton, Ontario is seeking a highly skilled researcher to design and oversee specialized scientific projects. The role requires a doctoral degree and significant experience in a related field, with responsibilities that include developing experiments and writing grants. Join a collaborative environment that emphasizes innovation and clinical relevance, contributing to cutting-edge research that impacts healthcare.

Benefits

Access to state-of-the-art facilities

Collaborative research environment

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience in a scientific research environment.
• Extensive knowledge in the applicable field of science.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop experiments for research projects.
• Author scientific papers and funding proposals.
• Coordinate the collection and analysis of research data.
• Present findings at seminars and conferences.

Skills

Project management

Complex problem-solving

Research methodologies

Scientific writing

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Doctoral degree in a related field

Job description

Schedule

35 hours per week, Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30

Education Level

Doctoral degree in a related field

Career Level

6 years of relevant experience

Responsible for providing extensive, highly specialized knowledge to design, develop, manage and oversee research and contract projects. A sound understanding of the theory of a specialized field of science is applied and adapted to new research situations. Provides and applies specialized knowledge and scientific principles to initiate, design, develop, and manage independent research projects that contribute to the growth of a body of knowledge. Requires complex verbal interactions in another language for research collaborations with leaders in the field.

• Design and develop experiments for research projects and contracts that require novel scientific techniques.
• Make significant contributions to the design of a research program to answer questions and solve complex research problems.
• Establish protocols and procedures of experiments.
• Develop unique hypotheses and develop new methodologies to gather and generate new data.
• Author scientific papers, funding proposals, and abstracts.
• Write research proposals, submit proposals to external funding agencies, and secure funding to conduct research through grants and contracts.
• Perform scientific and technical observations during experiments.
• Analyze the results of previous experiments using various analytical tools, and identify changes in the process parameters which can be implemented to improve the quality of results.
• Negotiate equipment purchase and service prices with vendors.
• Provide professional advice and consultation to external clients.
• Develop estimates of time and resources for a research program.
• Coordinate and manage the collection, delivery, entry, verification, analysis, and reporting of data.
• Review, critically appraise, and interpret published literature.
• Identify, recommend and incorporate new scientific approaches derived from scientific literature.
• Prepare papers for seminars, conferences, and public relations purposes.
• Present findings at seminars, conferences, and lab meetings.
• Provide training to research project staff.
• Provide demonstrations and workshops pertaining to lab procedures and protocols.
• Complete graphical work when developing column and scatter figures.
• Operate and maintain highly specialized lab equipment.
• Exchange scientific and technical information with colleagues in the field.
• Perform manual system calibrations.
• Pipette a variety of reagents and media.
• Oversee study organization, trouble-shooting and data analyses.
• Remain current with frequent developments and advancements in the field.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-impact, patient-centered research program with direct clinical relevance.
• Work in a supportive, inclusive lab that values curiosity, innovation, and teamwork.
• Collaborate with world-renowned experts in trauma, metabolism, and inflammation.
• Access state-of-the-art facilities and a robust research infrastructure.
• Contribute to discoveries that may translate into first-in-human therapies.

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