Top Benefits
About the role
About Western
With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
About Us
The mission of BrainsCAN is to improve cognitive neuroscience in health and disease. It aims to transform the way that brain diseases and disorders are understood, diagnosed, and treated to reduce the burden of brain diseases and disorders affecting millions Canadians. To achieve these goals, BrainsCAN has supported various research projects and platforms, one of them being Touchscreen Cognition.
Touchscreen Cognition (TC) is an innovative research ecosystem that directly addresses the urgent and critical challenge of improving clinical translation and patient outcomes by enhancing the standards of behavioural testing through cutting-edge technology and collaborative efforts. It is centered on a¿touchscreen-based system¿that allows assessment of high-level cognition. The tests for rodents are designed to be similar or identical to those used in human patients. The automation and standardization inherent in this approach achieves more¿accurate, robust, and reproducible phenotyping of mice than conventional approaches. Use of this touchscreen-based system is also expanding to human populations. The TC research ecosystem (MouseTRAP, MouseBytes, Touchscreen Community, Pubscreen) provides services, tools, and platforms to improve translatability of preclinical research.¿
Responsibilities
The Full-Time Western Student 2 will provide higher level support in the areas of administrative services, research services, infrastructure services, or student services. The incumbent will have responsibility for carrying out activities which require some specialization of skills. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to faculty or staff, and for effectively carrying out a variety of tasks in accordance with policies, procedures, and instructions received from their supervisor. The incumbent will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with their work team and other members of the Western community.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Undergrad Research Student to support studies investigating Alzheimer’s disease pathology and genetic risk factors using mouse models. This position involves conducting touchscreen-based cognitive testing to assess affective and cognitive states in mice, along with animal interactions and research support.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily touchscreen-based cognitive testing in mice
- General animal interactions, including weighing and feeding
- Assist with literature reviews to support ongoing research projects
- Present regular updates on experimental progress and data outcomes
- Perform data analysis using ABET II Touchscreen Cognition Software, Microsoft excel and GraphPad Prism
Qualifications
Education:
- Must be a full time student at Western (enrolled in minimum 3.5 courses), and expect to retain full-time student status for the duration of this appointment
- 3 years of undergraduate studies in a scientific field
- Certification in the Basic Animal Care and Use
Experience:
- Previous work experience in a similar role or within the department
- Minimum 1 year of experience conducting touchscreen-based cognitive tests in mice
- Minimum 1 year of experience in animal handling, weighing, and feeding mice
- At least 2 months of experience working with mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease
Required Skills and Expertise
- Proficiency in handling, feeding, weighing, and performing touchscreen-based cognitive testing in mice
- Strong background in ethical and responsible animal care
- Knowledge of genetic modeling of Alzheimer’s disease in mice
- Experience with behavioural analysis of touchscreen-based cognitive assessment in mouse models
- Proficiency in data analysis using ABET II Touchscreen Cognition Software and GraphPad Prism
Why Western?
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
Applying at Western
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.
Top Benefits
About the role
About Western
With an international reputation for success, Western ranks as one of Canada's top research-intensive universities. Our research excellence expands knowledge and drives discovery with real-world application. Western also provides an exceptional employment experience, offering competitive salaries, a wide range of employment opportunities and one of Canada's most beautiful campuses.
About Us
The mission of BrainsCAN is to improve cognitive neuroscience in health and disease. It aims to transform the way that brain diseases and disorders are understood, diagnosed, and treated to reduce the burden of brain diseases and disorders affecting millions Canadians. To achieve these goals, BrainsCAN has supported various research projects and platforms, one of them being Touchscreen Cognition.
Touchscreen Cognition (TC) is an innovative research ecosystem that directly addresses the urgent and critical challenge of improving clinical translation and patient outcomes by enhancing the standards of behavioural testing through cutting-edge technology and collaborative efforts. It is centered on a¿touchscreen-based system¿that allows assessment of high-level cognition. The tests for rodents are designed to be similar or identical to those used in human patients. The automation and standardization inherent in this approach achieves more¿accurate, robust, and reproducible phenotyping of mice than conventional approaches. Use of this touchscreen-based system is also expanding to human populations. The TC research ecosystem (MouseTRAP, MouseBytes, Touchscreen Community, Pubscreen) provides services, tools, and platforms to improve translatability of preclinical research.¿
Responsibilities
The Full-Time Western Student 2 will provide higher level support in the areas of administrative services, research services, infrastructure services, or student services. The incumbent will have responsibility for carrying out activities which require some specialization of skills. The incumbent will be responsible for providing support to faculty or staff, and for effectively carrying out a variety of tasks in accordance with policies, procedures, and instructions received from their supervisor. The incumbent will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with their work team and other members of the Western community.
Job Description
We are seeking a motivated Undergrad Research Student to support studies investigating Alzheimer’s disease pathology and genetic risk factors using mouse models. This position involves conducting touchscreen-based cognitive testing to assess affective and cognitive states in mice, along with animal interactions and research support.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct daily touchscreen-based cognitive testing in mice
- General animal interactions, including weighing and feeding
- Assist with literature reviews to support ongoing research projects
- Present regular updates on experimental progress and data outcomes
- Perform data analysis using ABET II Touchscreen Cognition Software, Microsoft excel and GraphPad Prism
Qualifications
Education:
- Must be a full time student at Western (enrolled in minimum 3.5 courses), and expect to retain full-time student status for the duration of this appointment
- 3 years of undergraduate studies in a scientific field
- Certification in the Basic Animal Care and Use
Experience:
- Previous work experience in a similar role or within the department
- Minimum 1 year of experience conducting touchscreen-based cognitive tests in mice
- Minimum 1 year of experience in animal handling, weighing, and feeding mice
- At least 2 months of experience working with mouse models of Alzheimer’s disease
Required Skills and Expertise
- Proficiency in handling, feeding, weighing, and performing touchscreen-based cognitive testing in mice
- Strong background in ethical and responsible animal care
- Knowledge of genetic modeling of Alzheimer’s disease in mice
- Experience with behavioural analysis of touchscreen-based cognitive assessment in mouse models
- Proficiency in data analysis using ABET II Touchscreen Cognition Software and GraphPad Prism
Why Western?
Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!
Applying at Western
To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.
Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.
Western Values Diversity
The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.
Please Note:
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.
About Western University
With over 30,000 students and 300,000 alumni, Western is a leading research-intensive university and global community of individuals focused on making change in the world, today.
We welcome scholars from around the world to beautiful London, Ontario.