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 Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences (CNS) at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry represents one of the most multi-disciplinary and highly collaborative groups in Canada. Our Department has a rich history of clinical investigation and is one of the few academic programs in North America in which neurology, neurosurgery, neuropathology, and neuroradiology form a tightly integrated academic program to provide advanced diagnostic and treatment options to patients with a wide range of neurological disorders. This integrated approach provides innovative treatments and offers the hope of a healthier lifestyle and improved outcomes to many patients.
The CNS Department is internationally recognized for leadership in stroke and cerebrovascular diseases, epilepsy, brain and spinal cord injury, spinal degeneration, tumours, and brain infections. The expertise of the faculty has been presented in numerous professional forums, which include over 1000 scientific publications, abstracts, and presentations at national and international meetings.
Our Department offers expert opinion and care for individuals referred to us by community physicians as well as neurologists and neurosurgeons from across Ontario and Canada. We are one of only two centres in Canada capable of treating complex epilepsy and we are one of only a few centers in Ontario involved with the care of complex Parkinson’s disease, ALS, multiple sclerosis, and neuromuscular disease.
The Department offers a comprehensive neurosciences training experience to highly qualified candidates, which includes exposure to cutting-edge neuroscience and clinical medicine. The Department of Clinical Neurological Sciences at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is considered one of the best neuroscience programs in Canada.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Research based master’s degree in a translational research- or health-related field preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills to work effectively in a dynamic environment and have the ability to deal with confidential matters, especially related to patient testing
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and make decisions
• Adaptable, flexible, and resourceful – must be able to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Willingness and initiative to learn new skills with the expectation of self-motivated acquisition of field- and labrelevant knowledge as necessary
• Proficiency in computer applications (Word, Excel, Outlook) and computer data entry
• Minimum 2 years experience working in an academic/research environment
• Training in ICH/GCP guidelines, Tri-Council Policy, and related certifications
• Flexibility in hours and ability to work within a hybrid work model

The MacDonald Lab seeks an organized and conscientious individual to fulfill the role of Research Assistant. The successful candidate will work under Dr. MacDonald and alongside the trainees of the MacDonald Lab to support ongoing research and perform various research-related duties. This role involves a broad range of responsibilities including:

• Preparing and supporting ethics applications including amendments and continuing reviews
• Maintaining and updating patient database records
• Participant screening and recruitment
• Data collection and analysis
• Manuscript and presentation preparation