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Research Assistant Posting: Department of Psychology & Neuroscience

Posted by Department of Psychology & Neuroscience on October 9, 2014 in Job Postings

Department: Department of Psychology & Neuroscience
Start date: November 3 or earlier
Closing date: Open until filled
Salary: To be negotiated in the range of $28,000 to $38,000 according to qualifications and experience

Research Assistant: We seek an individual to manage our animal breeding colony, to arrange for and monitor special rearing procedures, to assist and sometimes conduct behavioural testing of visual functions and various and/or neuroanatomical procedures. Applicants must not have a history of allergies to animals and must enjoy their company. This is a full-time position that may require flexibility to switch weekday work hours for occasional work on weekend.

Qualifications: A bachelors degree in Science is required, a masters degree is preferred but not necessary. Proficiency with computer software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint and basic graphic presentation is strongly preferred.

Apply to: Drs Donald Mitchell (d.e.mitchell@dal.ca) or Kevin Duffy (Kevin.duffy@dal.ca) Department of Psychology and Neuroscience.