Research Assistant, Physiology & Pharmacology

Description

The Department of Physiology and Pharmacology in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. The Research Assistant’s primary purpose is to assist the Principal Investigator and support the research team by overseeing the screening procedures, sleep‑based research studies, and analytical and statistical analysis of data.

In addition, they will be responsible for providing direction and training others in these areas. Success in the role will require strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills; judgment and decision making; following procedures and guidelines set by the PI; and extensive daily collaboration with the research team. This position will report to the Principal Investigator.

• Under general supervision & direction of the PI
• Recruitment and Screening
• Assist in Laboratory Based Experiments and Sleep Studies
• Directing and training others
• Data Analysis
• Reliable and safe operation of all laboratory equipment
• Assists other staff and students in the operation of equipment and laboratory protocols
• Assist in processing various biological samples (e.g. tissues, blood, urine, etc)
• Keep laboratory and work area clean and safe
• Ensures supplies and lab equipment are clean and well stocked
• Manages own time effectively and ensures immediate reports to manager is kept informed of activities, and progress of work
• Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Understanding of safety codes, standards, and systems related to specialization

• Background in integrative human/exercise physiology preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English
• Ability to work with close attention to detail
• Previous research experience working with human volunteers and/or patients in physiology research environment
• Experience with maximal exercise testing
• Familiarization with Transcranial Doppler ultrasound, exercise training programs and/or biochemistry laboratory techniques (e.g. blood sampling, centrifugation, storage, and assay analyses) will be assets
• Knowledge of theory and practical application of technical procedures
• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge in participant/patient interviewing, statistical applications and working with large data sets
• Must be open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
• Provide semi‑skilled to skilled technical procedures to support the research project
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of complex technical equipment
• Demonstrated strong communication, team and customer service skills, and an ability to exercise judgment within established guidelines
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet, and Data Management Systems
• Knowledge of University core business systems is desirable

March 5, 2026

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.

This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the General Job Family, Phase 3.

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