Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Microbiology & Immunology

Using humanized mice to investigate novel interventions in infectious disease and cancer

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

GP49-25

Grant-Paid

Term

1 year with possibility of renewal

Full Time

1.0

$45,000- $52,000 per annum (for 35 hours/ week)

This position will be supporting a growing host-pathogen lab. The lab works on multiple projects that involve making and using humanized mice in infectious disease (HIV/TB) and cancer. The ultimate aim of the lab is to investigate disease pathogenesis in these models and use these findings to generate novel therapeutics to help prevent or treat the disease. The lab is based in the Sir Charles Tupper Medical Building in Carleton Campus of Dalhousie University.

Reporting to the Assistant Professor, the Research Assistant is responsible for providing research support to the faculty member in their research activities. This support includes performing standardized and non-standardized laboratory experiments, analyzing data, ensuring proper biosafety protocols are followed, training new lab members and ensuring the lab is functioning well by supporting ordering/machine maintenance. With support from the supervisor they will develop capacity with increased responsibility for performing a range of laboratory assignments under general direction.

Occasional work on evenings and weekend.

Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from: Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island (especially Mi’kmaq), Persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community.
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https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19224