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Position Summary:

The Animal Behavior Characterization (ABC) Platform, based at McGill, is being incorporated into the AECRP, becoming part of the Centre and under its management. The main function of this person is to manage this platform and the Animal Testing Facility (ATF) that belongs to the AECRP in the Duff Building. They will manage the ATF\xe2\x80\x99s space, will act as a key resource person to advise and teach users on testing protocols, will participate in the development of new protocols, and will act as the AECRP\xe2\x80\x99s liaison for external contract work. They will report to the AECRP Director for the latter and to the AECRP Manager for the first three. Specific tasks include

Administrative, financial, and scientific management of this Platform.

Support the efforts of McGill members in advancing knowledge and developing skills by maintaining a technological and scientific watch on new developments in the field or related fields.

Implementing a professional training program, including a catalog of SOPs, best practices, and certifications in animal behavior.

Maintain an oversight of the personnel who work in the ATF, ensuring that they have the proper qualifications and that they follow established protocols for working in this area.

Implement/manage communication (e.g. ABC website) and site management (e.g. Lab Archives) technologies to run the Platform.

In conjunction with the Director, develop an action plan to expand the Platform into both the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors.

Assists with the logistics, organization and execution of Pain Centre activities (Pain Day, lectures, meetings).

Participates in the preparation of material for reports or other documents.

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee.

Qualifications:

PhD in neuroscience or equivalent

Proven track record in managing animal behavioural testing protocols in mouse/rat models of chronic pain.

English spoken/written essential; French spoken required, written desirable

Use of IBM PC systems, including MS Word.

Familiarity with McGill FIS, MPP, Pcard, and related systems desirable.

Familiarity with online services such as WMS (McGill website protocols) and room booking services (Lab Archives).

Hourly Salary: $45.22

Hours per Week: 40 (Full time)

Location: Duff Medical Bldg.

Supervisor: Professor

Position Start Date: 2023-09-07

Position End Date: 2024-09-17

Deadline to Apply:

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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