Description

The Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Assistant. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

The position will primarily be at the University of Calgary or within Calgary, as allowed and required by the research projects.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator.

Summary of Key Responsibilities (job functions include but are not limited to):

• Assisting in the design of automated systems for experimental neuroscience applications
• Engage in the design, fabrication, and testing of hardware and software systems to integrate custom and commercial systems for experimental neuroscience
• Develop AI-assisted systems for the analysis of neuroscience data
• Aid in the writing of manuscripts
• Document data analysis plans and execution
• Collaborate closely with experimental and computational colleagues

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Bachelor degree required
• MSc in a quantitative discipline preferred (e.g. computer science, mathematics, or physics)
• 2-5 years of related research experience
• Experience in quantitative methods, such as differential equations and machine learning is required
• Experience in automation is required
• A combination of education and experience may be considered
• Demonstrate strong communication
• Strong organizational skills, including task management, codebase management, and documentation of technical materials in both electronic design and algorithms
• Excellent English language skills in reading, writing and oral communication
   

Application Deadline:  March 20, 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 Technical Job Family, Phase 1.

For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our Management and Staff Careers website. 

About the University of Calgary

UCalgary is Canada's entrepreneurial university, located in Canada's most enterprising city. It is a top research university and one of the highest-ranked universities of its age. Founded in 1966, its 36,000 students experience an innovative learning environment, made rich by research, hands-on experiences and entrepreneurial thinking. It is Canada's leader in the creation of start-ups. Start something today at the University of Calgary. For more information, visit ucalgary.ca.

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We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however preference will be given to Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada.