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- Cloning, mutagenesis, expression and membrane and chimeric proteins
- Quantitative Immunoblotting, Co-IP, cell surface ELISA and interactome.
- Transient and stable expression of heterologous proteins and their characterization.
- Tissue culture proficiency of non-polarized and polarized cells.
- Confocal and light immunofluorescence microscopy, quantitative colocalization studies.
- Weekly progress report preparation, lab meeting attendance, and contributions to the smooth operation of the lab are expected.
Position Summary:
The Department of Physiology at McGill University is seeking a Research Assistant 1 to join an interdisciplinary research program. We study PMCA1, basigin, CFTR and other membrane protein structure-traffic relationship, interactions, and signaling using biochemical, morphological and biophysical assays .
Qualifications:
- Committed candidate must hold B.Sc. degree and have experience in biochemistry, and molecular and cell biology, fluorescence microscopy.
- Experience and strong background in the related fields.
- The Research Assistant 1 must have excellent organizational and communication skills and willing to participate in communal lab duties to facilitate the uninterrupted daily operation of the lab.
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.
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This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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