• Candidates must have a doctoral degree in Neurosciences or a related field, demonstrating
  expertise and productivity in their respective area.
• Proficiency in one or multiple of the following areas is necessary: primary cell culture,
  immunohistochemistry, western blotting, immunoprecipitation, confocal microscopy, animal
  handling and behaviour, surgical approaches, and data analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research, possess creative problem-solving
  skills, and foster collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to effectively collaborate within a team are
  essential.

• Assiste à l'exploitation et à la maintenance générales du laboratoire, y compris le stockage et l'organisation des données..
• Participe à l'analyse des données en écrivant de nouveaux scripts Mathlab/Python et en adaptant ceux déjà existants utilisés pour l'analyse des données d'imagerie

Faculty: Medicine 
Potential Start Date:  August 1, 2023 

Full-Time Junior Technician position to perform animal testing within the Behavioral and Physiology Core in Roger Guindon Hall at the University of Ottawa.

The Behavior and Physiology Core is a state-of-the-art facility equipped to serve the research community at the University of Ottawa, its affiliated Research Institutes, and external users through contracts. The Core provides a time-efficient and cost-effective service for the design, execution, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data resulting from use of the Core's facilities.

The equipment enables a full battery of assays relevant to learning and memory, social behavior, sensory gating, motor function, and mood disorders. In addition, the core offers equipment to perform in vivo optogenetics, small animal telemetry, and non-invasive determinations of body composition and metabolic parameters.

The primary responsibility of this position will be to perform behavioral testing in mice and rats using standardized protocols. This person will also work with other core staff to set up testing, maintain equipment, and analyze data obtained within the core. Applicants should be able to work independently, be detail-focused, and be comfortable interacting with coworkers and a wide variety of Core users.

• Minimum of Undergraduate Degree in a related field, Technical College Degree in a related field, and/or minimum of 1 year experience in research or working as an animal technician. Preferable either M.Sc. or veterinary care certificate required. 
• Practical experience with mice (prefer mice and rats) 
• Experience using computer systems and software, particularly Microsoft Office software Excellent written and oral communication skills (prefer bilingual in French and English, but English is essential)