Research Associate

Job title:

Research Associate

Company

McGill University

Job description

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Hiring Unit:Department of ChemistryPosition Summary:

• Design synthesize, and characterize BODIPY-based photosensitizers.
• Conduct HPLC and mass-spec -based product studies to assess the nature of lipid damage in the presence of photosensitizers.
• Conduct imaging studies in giant unilamellar vesicles (GUVs) to validate the impact of deuterium content in the lipid membrane to mitigate the photosensitizer activity.
• Conduct high throughput studies in cell plates to validate different treatment modalities.
• Conduct live cell imaging studies on cells to characterize the impact of the dormant photosensitizers.
• Conduct imaging studies in live cells treated with different deuterated lipids, to validate the impact deuterium content in the lipid membrane has in mitigating the photosensitizer activity.
• Assist with the writing of manuscripts, patent applications, and in the training of students.

Qualifications:

• Strong analytic skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Complete and consistent ethical conduct of research.
• Highly proficient (advanced) in written and spoken English.
• Demonstration of leadership.
• Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems effectively and in a timely manner.
• Must be a self-motivated worker who can work both autonomously and in group settings in a complex, changing and deadline-oriented environment.

Experience and education:

• PhD in chemistry or relevant field in Science.
• Five or more years of relevant postdoc experience in synthesis, photodynamic therapy, photochemistry/photobiology, and lipidomics.

Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 on a scale of 0-4.Hourly Salary: $33.41Hours per Week: 30 (Part time)Location: Pulp&Paper Rsrch CtrSupervisor: ProfessorPosition Start Date: 2024-11-18Position End Date: 2025-06-02Deadline to Apply: 2024-11-28This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, .

Expected salary

Location

Canada

Job date

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 02:58:50 GMT

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