Date Posted: 03/21/2023
Req ID:30398
Faculty/Division: Temerty Faculty of Medicine
Department: Department of Physiology
Campus: St. George (Downtown Toronto)
Description: A Research Associate position in translational neuroscience funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research is available in the laboratory of Dr. Beverley Orser (www.orserlab.com). The lab is in the Department of Physiology, Temerty Faculty of Medicine at the downtown campus of the University of Toronto.
The goal of the research is to understand physiologic and pathological processes underlying learning and memory, and to identify the mechanisms that contribute to a decline in brain function after anesthesia. Studies will focus on neurons and glia in the hippocampus and cortex. The long-term goal is to develop novel treatments that target subtypes of inhibitory receptors for cognitive disorders after anesthesia, as well as for inflammation-induced cognitive dysfunction and mood disorders. The RA will assist in the preparation of research proposals for submission to granting agencies and will present research findings at local, national, and international conferences.
Qualifications

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  PhD in biochemistry, neuroscience, or molecular biology
• 2-5 years of post-doctoral experience with demonstrated academic and research expertise in the fields of biochemistry, molecular biology, electrophysiology, and/or animal behavior
• Ability to design and conduct original and innovative research
• Strong scientific writing skills (manuscript preparation, grant writing, etc.).
• Strong experimental skills in biochemistry, molecular biology, protein and RNA analysis, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence are assets
• Strong communication and presentation skills

The laboratory provides an excellent training environment, and we are strongly committed to training high-quality researchers who are interested in advancing translational neuroscience. The laboratory is also strongly committed to diversity within the communities and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of color, women, indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
This is a 1-year term position.
Closing Date: 04/28/2023,11:59PM ET
Employee Group: Research Associate
Appointment Type: Grant - Term
Schedule: Full-Time
Pay Scale Group & Hiring Zone: R01 - Research Associates (Limited Term): $47,287 - $88,663
Job Category: Research Administration & Teaching