Job Description

The lab of Derrick Gibbings at the University of Ottawa is seeking candidates to fill multiple positions including lab technician, scientist, graduate student and post-doctoral fellow. The lab performs research on RNA biology, extracellular vesicles and autophagy seeking to understand mechanisms involved in diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. The lab also has substantial ongoing efforts in developing novel therapeutics. The lab has a track record of success in publishing in leading international journals and obtaining competitive national and international funding from government, non-profit and industry sources. The lab is a part of the Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine located at 451 Smyth Road in Ottawa. The University of Ottawa is strongly committed to inclusion and diversity within its community and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: visible minorities, all religions and ethnicities, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and all others. On the job training is available for motivated candidates. The successful candidate will work productively in a team comprised of multiple graduate students and other researchers. The ideal candidate is self-motivated to capitalize on opportunities to learn and excel. Minimum qualifications: B.Sc. in the life sciences, preferably with a focus on cellular or molecular biology and biochemistry Beneficial qualifications: It is NOT expected that any candidate will have all or any of the qualifications below. M.Sc., Ph.D., or Post-doctoral fellowship in the life sciences Experience working with rodent models of disease including colony management and injections Experience with culture and differentiation of iPSC cells Experience with the culture of primary cells such as neurons Experience with advanced molecular biology, RNA biology, microscopy or extracellular vesicles Salary Competitive salaries commensurate with applicant experience will be provided. Stipends for graduate students are $25,000. Salaries for post-doctoral fellows, scientists or technicians will range from $45,000-$75,000 depending on qualifications and level of responsibilities. Flexible working hours are possible to accommodate individual circumstances with approval. Benefits including health care and pension are available according to policy 47 of the University of Ottawa (https://www.uottawa.ca/about-us/policies-regulations/procedure-18-47-working-conditions-short-medium-and-long-term-non-union-contractual-employees) Job Type: Full-time Salary: $41,420.56-$75,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Extended health care

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person Application deadline: 2023-05-31