Research Associate – Animal Behavior Characterization Platform

Job title:

Research Associate – Animal Behavior Characterization Platform

Company

McGill University

Job description

Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).PRIMARY DUTIESThe Animal Behavior Characterization (ABC) Platform is a research-support platform based at McGill. The main function of this person is to manage this platform and the Animal Testing Facility (ATF) that belongs to the AECRP in the Duff Building. They will manage the ATF’s space, will act as a key resource person to advise and teach users on testing protocols, will participate in the development of new protocols, and will act as the AECRP’s liaison for external contract work. They will report to the AECRP Director for the latter and to the AECRP Manager for the first three. Specific tasks include:

• Day-to-Day Management (administrative, financial, and scientific) of this Platform under the direction of the AECRP Manager.

Perform on-site and off-site behavioral & pharmacological experiments with rodentsData management and statistical analysis,Produce synthetic reports

• Support the efforts of McGill members in advancing knowledge and developing skills by maintaining a technological and scientific watch on new developments in the field or related fields.
• Implementing a professional training program, including a catalog of SOPs, best practices, and certifications in animal behavior.
• Maintain oversight of the personnel who work in the ATF, ensuring that they have the proper qualifications and that they follow established protocols for working in this area.
• Implement/manage communication (e.g. ABC website) and site management (e.g. Lab Archives) technologies to run the Platform.
• In conjunction with the Director, develop an action plan to expand the Platform’s services to the university, for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.
• Assists with the logistics, organization and execution of Pain Centre activities (Pain Day, lectures, meetings) and participate in regular Pain Centre staff meetings.
• Participates in the preparation of material for reports or other documents.
• The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks that may be performed by an employee.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:PhD in neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology or equivalent.Having the right skill set is the most important requirement for this position. The essential skill set includes experience in:Rodent handling, surgery, pharmacological and behavioral studiesRodent colony maintenanceTechnological/literature watchMobility / adaptability (over McGill downtown campus, and off-site accessible by public transportation)Project management (including cost & time needed)Other skills which would be desirable for the candidate to have include:HistologyMolecular BiologyPrevious work in or knowledge about pain testing in rodentsOTHER QUALIFYING SKILLS & ABILITIESEnglish spoken/written essential; French spoken/written desirableUse of IBM PC systems, including MS Office.Familiarity with McGill AMS, FIS, MPP, Pcard, and related systems desirable.Familiarity with online services such as WMS (McGill website protocols) and room booking services (Lab Archives).Please include a covering letter with your application, telling us a little about you and why you are interested in the job.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.Hourly Salary: $33.41Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)Location: Duff Medical Bldg.Supervisor: ProfessorPosition Start Date: 2025-03-03Position End Date: 2026-03-02Deadline to Apply: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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Location

Canada

Job date

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 03:33:39 GMT

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