Posted: July 9, 2024
Application Deadline: July 29, 2024

Part-time Research Project Manager, Mazerolle LabDepartment of Psychology

12-month term beginning September 1, 2024 (negotiable) with the possibility of renewal
Classification: Contractual term position (20 hours/week)
Salary: $25 800 Annually. Compensation also includes 2 weeks paid vacation, health & dental insurance, and life insurance.
Work location: Antigonish, Nova Scotia. This is an in-person position.

Overview

The Mazerolle Lab at St. Francis Xavier University (www.erinmazerolle.com) requires a Research Project Manager for a 12-month term position. Housed in the Department of Psychology, the Mazerolle Lab is an interdisciplinary human neuroscience environment with ongoing projects in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), improving reproducibility in neuroimaging, and neuroscience knowledge mobilization.

Under the supervision of Dr. Erin Mazerolle, the Research Project Manager will contribute to ResearchNS and NSERC funded projects that aim mobilize functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) for cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) measurements. Projects include evaluating the reproducibility of the fNIRS CVR method and whether fNIRS CVR is sensitive to brain changes related to concussion.

The Research Project Manager will have opportunities to collaborate with other researchers at St. Francis Xavier University in Psychology and Health, as well as a researcher and clinician at the University of Victoria.

Key Responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include performing quality assurance tests, monitoring inventory and ordering supplies, managing data, assisting with recruitment and scheduling of research participants, maintaining research records, preparing research ethics reports and applications, and other tasks as required. Training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Completion of an undergraduate degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology, engineering, or a related field is required.
• Experience with neuroimaging research and/or knowledge mobilization will be considered an asset.
• Training will be provided.

Application Instructions

Applications will be considered starting at 9:00 am (AT) on July 29, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply please submit a cover letter (letter of application) and CV to [email protected]. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information of two references. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.

StFX is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.

StFX is seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to our priorities of equity, diversity, and inclusion. A demonstrated ability in fostering a climate of inclusion and cultural safety is a strong asset. Preference will be given to applicants who bring lived experience of historically excluded groups.

We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation for persons with disabilities. Should you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact People and Culture at [email protected] or 902-867-5038.

About St. Francis Xavier University

Established in 1853, St. Francis Xavier University (StFX) is consistently recognized as one of the best universities in Canada. StFX exceeds the needs of today's undergraduates through providing the very best academic experience -- outstanding teaching, exceptional hands-on research opportunities, and global exchanges -- all within Canada's most vibrant and inspiring residential campus. Here, the focus is on the academic and the personal development of every student, making community and social engagement a large part of the learning experience. Our students are academically strong and highly engaged in every aspect of life, determined to make a positive impact on the world. In 2022, Maclean's annual university rankings put StFX #1 in student satisfaction and #2 in reputation across Canada in the primarily undergraduate category. For more, visit www.stfx.ca.

About Antigonish, Nova Scotia

The beautiful and historic town of Antigonish is located within the northeastern corner of Nova Scotia. Only a 15-minute drive from the ocean and a two-hour drive to major urban centres, Antigonish is a family-friendly community with a diverse and growing population and provides access to excellent education at all levels. The town is surrounded by rolling countryside and beautiful beaches and is a hotspot for outdoor recreation, sports and other active lifestyle activities. Antigonish supports a vibrant culture in the arts with music, performing arts, visual arts and crafts, and fabulous festivals happening throughout the year.

For more information visit www.townofantigonish.ca or www.visitantigonish.ca.