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The Opportunity
The Brain Repair Centre is a research venture whose vision is to discover and develop the means to prevent, repair and even reverse damage to cells and synaptic connections in the brain and spinal cord. In so doing, the Centre aims to provide years of good-quality life to the many thousands of people who suffer from debilitating illnesses and injuries of the nervous system. For more information on the Brain Repair Centre, visit www.BrainRepair.ca.
The Research Assistant at the Brain Repair Centre will work in the lab of Dr. Victor Rafuse.
The Rafuse lab studies various aspects of neuromuscular development, motor neuron diseases such as ALS, and ways to restore function to paralyzed skeletal muscles. Techniques used in the lab range from mouse electrophysiology to in vitro studies using stem cell derived motoneurons and muscle fibers. For more information, please visit http://victorrafuselab.com/.
What you'll do
Responsibilities
- Mouse handling and surgery
- Immunohistochemistry
- Stem cell culture
- Lentiviral and molecular biology techniques
- Electrophysiology
What you'll need
Qualifications
BSc. or MSc. in the biological or biomedical sciences. Experience with viral technology, molecular biology, tissue culture and animal handling/surgery is preferred. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic, work well with others and be able to assist/teach students in the lab. They must be organized and capable of handling multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
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A little bit about us
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is a leading, research-intensive university, offering more than 180 degree programs through 13 faculties. With campuses located in Halifax and Truro, Nova Scotia, as well as a medical school site in Saint John, New Brunswick, Dalhousie has more than 6,000 faculty and staff who make up the university's energetic academic community.
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Status: 35 hours/week
Pay Scale: Minimum $33,000 plus benefits
Duration: 1 year term (possibility of extension/renewal based on funding)
Start Date: January 2018
Deadline for application: January 12, 2018