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Research Associate, Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases

Job ID: 30590
Location: Foothills Campus
Updated February 12, 2024

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The City of Calgary is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Districts 5 and 6.

Position Overview

The Department of the Microbiology, Immunology & Infectious Diseases in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Associate.  This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

  • Along with the Principle Investigator, develop and implement the strategic vision of the research project(s) and research group

  • Take responsibility for successful completion of projects from the conception stage through the submission of all contract deliverables and project closure

  • Represent research team at national and international meetings, conferences, and seminars

  • Full responsibility for quality control

  • Conduct research and provide documentation for use in scholarly publications

  • Monitor and control the financial health of the group; track spending and intervene to maximize cost effectiveness of the group activities when required

  • Participate in high level funding and research strategy sessions

  • Identify and pursue national and international research and development opportunities

  • Develops operating procedures, safety protocols, and makes recommendation on workflow improvements

  • Responsible for management, maintenance and reliable and safe operation of all laboratory equipment

  • Involved in day-to-day supervision of trainees or junior staff, monitoring, planning, and supporting activities of others

  • Responsible for producing figures for publication and presentation of research findings

  • Responsible for producing initial drafts of manuscripts for publication and appropriate scientific journals

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • PhD degree in molecular cell biology, biochemistry or molecular virology is required

  • Minimum of 6 years of post-doctoral experience in a relevant research area is required

  • Minimum of 10 years of technical experience within molecular biology or molecular virology is required

  • Direct research experience with cell culture and primary cells is essential

  • Direct research experience with molecular cloning is essential

  • Direct research experience with molecular virology or recombinant virology will be deemed an asset

  • Minimum of 1 to 3 years of co-supervisory experience

  • Ability to perform detailed design, documentation, and implementation of moderately complex technological experiments

  • Ability to troubleshoot lab techniques and recommend change to processes or procedures

  • Ability to provide technical support for other team members or trainees and provide advice on technical lab issues

  • Extensive knowledge of theory and practical application of related technical procedures

  • Ability to undertake literature reviews

  • Understand of biosafety codes and standards related to specialization

  • Operate and maintain complex technical equipment within the lab

  • Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), GraphPad Prism, Adobe photoshop (or equivalent graphics program for figures)

Application Deadline: December 14, 2023

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 3.

To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our Management and Staff Careers website. For more information visit Careers in the Cumming School of Medicine.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary

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