Research Assistant 1

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Department of Psychology

Position Summary:

• Execute animal behavior experiments including social defeat, social interaction testing, open field test and operant reward-based decision making tasks to probe the effects of neural activity and genetic manipulations

• Conduct histology including perfusion and removal of brains, sectioning of brain tissue, immune staining, imaging with microscope and counting

• Stereotaxic surgery in mice to inject viral constructs

• Perform data analysis using pre-generated templates

• Write summaries of key findings and communicate results of experiments to supervisor and the broader team

Qualifications:

• The employee is required to have experience with animal handling and behavioral protocols.

• Conducting behavioral experiments without full-time supervision is an asset.

• Being acquainted with histology and wetlab techniques is essential.

• MSc in Neuroscience of Psychology or equivalent Research experience (2 years), in the field of neuroscience or psychology.

• 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 3 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$28.50

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

McGill College 2001

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2024-03-14

Position End Date:

2024-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

2024-03-26

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, [email protected] .