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GRANT- PAID JOB OPPORTUNITY
We have been asked to assist with recruitment for the following job
opportunity.
POSTING NUMBER: GPD-(we will assign)
POSTING DATE:
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Manager, Zebrafish Core Facility
Medical Research Development Office, Faculty of Medicine
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Zebrafish Core Facility supports zebrafish research within the
University and serves as a national resource for zebrafish strains and
biomedical aquaculture knowledge. The Facility currently houses
20,000 fish with the capabilities of maintaining up to 60,000. A fulltime (1.0 FTE), 5 year term position (with possibility of renewal) is
available in the Zebrafish Core Facility. The Manager will be expected
to provide all necessary expertise in biomedical aquaculture and
management of a large and complex aquatic facility. The Manager will
be responsible for both technical and managerial oversight of the
facility, will provide scientific expertise to assist researchers in the
design and execution of experimental approaches with zebrafish. The
successful candidate will provide staff supervision and researcher
training with respect to zebrafish aquaculture, generation of zebrafish
strains and zebrafish analyses at molecular, genetic and morphological
levels; internal and external communication; day-to-day facility
maintenance. It is expected he/she will regularly seek upgrades to
research and management skills and both develop and adhere to
standard operating procedures. The Manager will provide updates on
facility activities through both oral and written reports to the
Zebrafish Users Committee and internal and external researchers.
Candidates must be willing to work shift hours, including weekends.
This is a grant-paid position.
This position will be part of a family of advanced research facilities
(Centralized Operations of Research Equipment and Supports, or
CORES). More information about CORES can be found at:
http://medicine.dal.ca/research-dal-med/facilities.html.
Requirements:
A minimum MSc graduate degree in Biology or related field. Experience
in animal husbandry and management of a large and complex aquatic
facility. Specialized knowledge: zebrafish, RAS or other aquaculture,
management, research, CRISPR, Canadian Council on Animal Care or
Animal Care Committee on Protocol Review. Must be able to work
independently, as well as have excellent organization, and
communication (verbal and written), skills. Ideal candidates will also
possess the following attributes: problem solving, time management,
leadership, teamwork, basic electrical and plumbing, supervising
employees, decisive, familiarity with research planning and oversight,
attention to detail, computer literacy, initiative, quick learner. The
ideal candidate would have a minimum of 2 years in a senior research
position.
Status: min 40 hours/week
$60,000 per annum
Start Date: ASAP Pay Scale: $55,000 -
Deadline for application: Remain open until suitable applicant found
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. We thank all
applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be
contacted. Interested parties should forward a cover letter and
current CV to :
Contact Email: [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>