Technical /research Support Ii - London, Canada - Western University

Western University

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London, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Western:

About Us:

The Department of Psychology is a large diverse academic department. Full-time faculty members are active researchers with external grant support from government, industry and/or private foundations.

The Department has areas of specialization including:
Clinical Science and Psychopathology; Cognitive, Developmental, and Brain Sciences; Industrial Organizational Psychology; Social and Personality Psychology.

Responsibilities:

The Technical/Research Support 2 will work in collaboration with principal investigators, staff, and students, and have responsibilities for conducting experiments and presenting the results. The incumbent will work with adolescentaged participants, taking them through a range of imaging tasks. The incumbent will collect and preprocess MRI data. The incumbent will oversee students, assist with laboratory or research centre maintenance, order supplies, and ensure safety standards are met. The incumbent will set up and conduct tests according to procedures, maintain records, and analyze, summarize and compile data and results for dissemination.

Qualifications:

Education:

Undergraduate Degree in a related field

Experience:

2 years' work experience supporting research in a related technical field

Skills, Abilities & Expertise:

Familiarity with techniques for updating, managing and extracting data from a research database
Familiarity with University research policies and practices preferred
Familiarity with experimental design and analysis
Verbal and written communication skills with the ability to document technical information
Attention to detail with an ability to retrieve, analyze and synthesize sizable amounts of data, while ensuring that information is accurate and comprehensive
Ability to follow processes with high attention to detail
Ability to employ a systematic and efficient approach to work
Computer skills with the ability to learn and use software programs
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work in a fastpaced environment, meet tight deadlines and adapt to changing priorities
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to work independently and follow through on work assignments
Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, students and the public
Ability to collect and analyze data in an objective manner
Multitasking skills to prioritize and consistently produce highquality work within deadlines
Ability to investigate defined issues, solicit input, and suggest remedies and alternative approaches that meet the needs of the situation
Ability to work independently and effectively as a member of the team to achieve department goals

Why Western?:

Background Checks:

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity:

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.