Research Technician, Clinical Neurosciences

Department of Clinical Neurosciences in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Research Technician
. This Full‑time Fixed Term position is for approximately 6 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.

This position will be part of the development and execution of a research program focused on the inflammatory and neuroprotective properties of astrocytes. This position will help to advance the Cumming School of Medicine and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute in becoming a leader in glial cell biology, neuroimmunology and multiple sclerosis research. The selected candidate will have a unique opportunity to join an interdisciplinary team and be involved in pioneering studies in the field of MS research.

The University of Calgary is ranked a Top‑5 Research University in Canada and the Hotchkiss Brain Institute is a highly recognized institution in the areas of neurosciences and imaging.

Reporting to the Principal Investigator.

• Under general supervision & direction of the PI, develop and implement original experiments within the guidelines of the research
• Collecting data, interpreting and analyzing results
• Designing and executing independent experiments using cell culture, spectral flow cytometry, qRT‑PCR, ELISA, Luminex, histology
• Reliable and safe operation of all laboratory equipment
• Simple maintenance of equipment
• Use of various biological samples (eg. tissues, blood, urine, etc)
• Conduct literature review when required to
• Attending team meetings
• Training other staff and students in the operation of equipment and laboratory protocols
• Drafting of reports
• Representing the team in meetings for logistics with other laboratories at the University of Calgary and beyond
• Demonstrating strong communication and team skills
• Demonstrating attention to small details and high compliance to set protocols and procedures
• Managing multiple tasks
• Keeping up with safety codes, standards, and systems related to specialization

• Master's Degree in Neuroscience, or equivalent
• Specific training in neuroimmunology and glial cell biology (including astrocyte biology)
• Minimum 3 years of technical experience within the research field of glial cell biology and neuroimmunology
• Advanced training in multiple sclerosis research (MS Canada training program, or equivalent)
• Hands‑on experience astrocyte cultures
• Familiarity with animal models of MS
• Specific experience with cell culture techniques, specifically astrocyte cultures
• Specific experience with immunological techniques, including spectral flow cytometry, ELISA and Luminex assays
• Specific experience with molecular biology techniques, including quantitative RT‑PCR and Western Blotting
• Familiarity with animal models of MS (specifically mouse, including EAE and LPC)
• Familiarity with RIC treatment protocols (both in mouse models and humans)
• Specific experience with histology and immunofluorescence
• Specific experience with image analysis using Imaris
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint), and statistical analysis software (Graph Pad Prism)
• Experience performing literature searches in Pub Med and equivalent
• Must be capable of designing independent experiments to follow up on experimental findings
• Critical thinking to interpret complex results
• Strong technical writing skills
• Demonstrated communication, organization, time management skills, attention to detail, and technical skills

Final date to receive applications: July 9, 2026

Job Family:
Technical Job Family, Phase 1

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