The Faculty of Science is seeking a Research Scientist to join a team of Canada Research Chairs, environmental researchers, and molecular scientists studying environmental issues related to water quality, aquatic ecosystems and their protection. The Environmental Proteomics position is a new model for research in Canada, and includes the responsibility both to conduct independent research and to facilitate the research of others through collaboration and expert service. This Research Scientist will be expected to exploit, manage, maintain, and upgrade instrumentation within the Cellular Impacts Facility (CIF), including: a Waters Synapt G2 HDMS, a Zeiss Axio Observer confocal microscope, a Beckman Coulter MoFlo XDP cell sorter, and ancillary equipment. The CIF is housed in the new $30M Environmental Quality Analysis Laboratory (EQAL2), a unique 6500 sq. ft research centre at the University of Regina that provides world-class infrastructure and research expertise to faculty, students and staff from regional, national and international agencies. EQAL2 contains all equipment required to conduct cutting-edge environmental research including comprehensive field equipment, superb analytical capabilities (GC, IRMS, MIMS, AA, LC-MS-MS), and a new numerical analysis laboratory with staff biometrician.
We are seeking an individual with a PhD and expertise in identifying biological molecules in environmental systems. The successful candidate will have 3-5 years of proven research success, strong communication skills, and experience in successful administration and supervision of students. Strong technical experience in employing LC/MS/MS technologies in proteomics, metabolomics and small molecules chemistry is particularly important. The ideal candidate will have an expertise in the emerging area of environmental proteomics and be motivated to advance the use of mass spectrometry in analysis of biomolecules in the environment. The successful candidate is expected to develop an independently funded research program that takes full advantage of the instrumentation available within EQAL2. Active collaboration with other scientists within the EQAL2 is also expected. Finally, the successful applicant is expected to interface with other resident and visiting scientists in EQAL2, provide day-to-day management of the Cellular Impacts Facility, and facility application of proteomics and allied technologies to pressing environmental issues. We are particularly interested in candidates that will explore how novel proteomics and cell imaging approaches can contribute to understanding, at the molecular level, the interface between environmental stresses and cellular responses. Qualifications: Applicants should hold a PhD in biological, chemical or environmental sciences supplemented by research experience. Under exceptional circumstances, other candidates with substantial practical experience may be considered. Candidates should be thoroughly familiar with operation and maintenance of equipment referred above. Candidates should be creative, work independently and have the ability to plan, analyze and organize multiple projects. The ability to coordinate the work of others and communicate effectively with diverse experts and students is essential. Successful applicants will also receive advanced training on the instruments referred above. ALL applications will be received using our electronic system at http://www.uregina.ca/hr/careers. The deadline is Friday, April 6, 2012. For more information please contact Dr. Christopher Yost (chris.y...@uregina.ca) For more information about EQAL (Environmental Quality Analysis Laboratory) please visit our website: http://www.uregina.ca/science/eqal/ For more information about the Department of Biology please visit our website: http://www.uregina.ca/biology/ For more information about the Faculty of Science at the University of Regina please visit our website: http://www.uregina.ca/science/
