Dr. Craig Brown’s laboratory in the Division of Medical Sciences at the University of Victoria in beautiful British Columbia has 1 opening for a full-time Research Assistant. Dr. Brown’s research program is primarily interested on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of brain plasticity and repair in the context of aging, injury and disease. To address these questions, the lab employs a multi-disciplinary approach, imaging the structure and function of neurons, microglial and endothelial cells in the living mouse brain in tandem with genetic, biochemical, pharmacological and behavioural approaches. Dr. Brown’s basic science and health related research program is supported by the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR), Heart and Stroke Foundation and NSERC.
Responsibilities/Duties
The primary responsibilities of the successful candidate will be to assist in ongoing research projects and general lab functions that include but are not limited to:
- Performing surgery and general procedures in mice (eg. craniotomy, microinjections, blood sampling).
- Responsible for overseeing regulatory standards and amendments related to animal ethics and lab safety.
- Protein and mRNA extraction, quantification and analysis (western blot, ELISA, qPCR, PCR, RNA seq, Gene Ontology analysis). Cell purification techniques (MACS, FACS).
- Histology (immunohistochemistry, tissue sectioning) and fluorescence microscopy (widefield, confocal, 2-photon).
- General lab maintenance.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be responsible, mature, hard-working, independent and passionate about research and possess the following qualifications.
- Hold, at a minimum, a relevant post-secondary degree and 2 years of full time research experience working in a neuroscience, biochemistry or related research lab.
- Preference will go to candidates with extensive experience performing animal surgery and molecular biology assays.
- Knowledge of regulatory procedures/processes related to animal ethics is an asset but not required.
- Candidates with expertise using fluorescence microscopy, electrophysiology, testing rodent behavior tests are also encouraged to apply for this position.
- Able to manage multiple responsibilities/tasks effectively, with a strong attention to detail.
Position details
- Full-time Research Assistant position.
- Start date can be as soon as possible.
- Salary will be commensurate with the level of experience (~$55,000-$70,000 per year).
For more information, contact Dr. Brown (brownc@uvic.ca).
Visit his website: http://www.uvic.ca/medsci/people/faculty/browncraig.php
Posting end date 2025/01/31
