Research Assistant/Technician 2

**Job Description**
This position provides administrative and research support to the Teresa Liu-Ambrose’s Aging, Mobility, and Cognitive Neuroscience (AMC) Lab, focusing on research activities related to healthy aging. The primary responsibilities include participant recruitment, scheduling, data collection, tracking, entry, and checking under the direct supervision of Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose. The role also involves general research facilitation activities within the AMC Lab, which operates under the Department of Physical Therapy, the DM Centre for Brain Health, and the Centre for Hip Health & Mobility.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives.
• Commitment to enhancing awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills, including ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Knowledge of age-related changes in physical and cognitive abilities.
• Strong understanding of physiological and cognitive responses to exercise, especially in older adults.
• Laboratory maintenance and development experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines.
• Discretion, tact, and confidentiality.
• Technical proficiency using various word processing software, spreadsheet programs, presentation software, databases, and Internet.
• Ability to receive and respond to critical feedback for job performance improvement.
• Knowledge user of REDCap, MS Teams, and Microsoft Office.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• A relevant discipline (university degree)
Experience Required:
• Minimum two years of related experience (general)
• Minimum two years of related experience in a university clinical research laboratory (preferred)
Other:
• Direct work or volunteer experience with older adults with cognitive or physical impairment (preferred).
• Solid and demonstrated experience in mobility assessments, neuropsychological testing, and leading group activities in older adults (strong preference).
• High school graduation, some additional training in a related field and a minimum two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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