Lab Assistant, Department of Psychology

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada The University of Calgary Full time

Position Overview


This position reports to the Principal Investigator and will be responsible for data quantification and analysis, cleaning and maintenance of lab space, assisting students with ongoing research activities.


Position Description

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

  • Quantify circadian parameters using Clocklab software, including phase shifts, freerunning period, activity profiles
  • Analyze quantitative date using SigmaPlot by providing statistical output provided and publicationready graphs to supervisor
  • Quantify histology for cell counts, ROD, histological placement of brain implant
  • Assist with lab activities (making buffers, cleaning glassware)

Qualifications / Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, or neuroscience
  • Must demonstrate expertise with Clocklab software
  • Must demonstrate experience with brightfield and epifluorescence microscopy including ImagePro Plus software
  • Experience with histology techniques would be an asset
  • An active IAUTP certificate (or eligibility to obtain) would be an asset

Application Deadline:
April 12, 2023

Additional Information
This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the
_Technical Job Family, Phase 1_.


To find out more about management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary and all we have to offer, view our
Management and Staff Careers website.

The University strongly recommends all faculty and staff are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

About the University of Calgary


The University of Calgary is Canada's leading next-generation university - a living, growing and youthful institution that embraces change and opportunity with a can-do attitude.

Located in the nation's most enterprising city, the university is making tremendous progress on its Eyes High journey to be recognized as one of Canada's top five research universities, grounded in innovative learning and teaching and fully integrated with the community it both serves and leads.

The University of Calgary inspires and supports discovery, creativity and innovation across all disciplines. For more information, visit
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The University of Calgary has launched an institution-wide Indigenous Strategy in line with the foundational goals of _Eyes High_, committing to creating a rich, vibrant, and culturally competent campus that welcomes and supports Indigenous Peoples, encourages Indigenous community partnerships, is inclusive of Indigenous perspectives in all that we do.


  • We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada._

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