Research Associate

at  McGill University

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Position Summary:
The main research theme in the group of Professor Berghuis is focused on structural and functional studies of macromolecules relevant to infectious diseases. Position start date is June 01, 2024 (1-Year contract/full-time).

Duties will be to:

• Contribute to the ongoing research efforts and participate in projects that pursue approaches to circumvent antimicrobial resistance.
• RA is expected to contribute to preparing manuscripts that report on the research.
• Assist with grant applications in support of this group’s research.
• RA will provide mentoring and supervisory support to trainees in Professor Berghuis’ group.

Education & Experience:

• Ph. D in Biochemistry or related field with a proven track record in the use structural biological approaches to research and experience with X-ray crystallographic structure determination techniques.
• Proficiency in protein expression and purification.
• Proven expertise in bacterial ribosome purification, and structure determination using X-ray diffraction approaches, (e.g. crystallization, data collection, structure determination and analysis).
• Experience with computational modelling programs (e.g. MOE, Dock Vina) is expected.

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 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:
$32.60
Hours per Week:
40 (Full time)
Location:
Life Sciences Bldg .
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2024-05-15
Position End Date:
2025-05-31
Deadline to Apply:
2024-05-23
This 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,
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• Contribute to the ongoing research efforts and participate in projects that pursue approaches to circumvent antimicrobial resistance.
• RA is expected to contribute to preparing manuscripts that report on the research.
• Assist with grant applications in support of this group’s research.
• RA will provide mentoring and supervisory support to trainees in Professor Berghuis’ group