About this role
Position Title: Lab Manager, Mazzerole LabPosition Type: Part-time (20 hours/week) , Temporary (1 year term, starting September 1, 2026)Annual Salary: $26,750 (benefits include 2 weeks paid vacation, health & dental insurance, life insurance)Posting Date: June 24, 2026Closing Date: July 27, 2026OverviewThe Mazerolle Lab at St. Francis Xavier University (www.erinmazerolle.com) requires a Lab Manager for a 12-month part-time term position. Housed in the Department of Psychology, the Mazerolle Lab is an interdisciplinary human neuroscience environment with ongoing projects in functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), improving reproducibility in neuroimaging, neuroscience knowledge mobilization, and brain health literacy.Under the supervision of Dr. Erin Mazerolle, the Lab Manager will contribute to ResearchNS and NSERC funded projects that aim mobilize functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) for cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) measurements. Projects include evaluating the reproducibility of the fNIRS CVR method and whether fNIRS CVR is sensitive to brain changes related to concussion.The Lab Manager will work collaboratively with other lab members and help support trainees. The Lab Manager will also have opportunities to collaborate with other researchers at St. Francis Xavier University in Psychology and Health, as well as a researcher and clinician at the University of Victoria.Key ResponsibilitiesSpecific responsibilities include performing quality assurance tests, monitoring inventory and ordering supplies, managing data, assisting with recruitment and scheduling of research participants, assisting with experimental data collection, maintaining research records, preparing research ethics reports and applications, maintaining the lab environment, and other tasks as required. Training will be provided.QualificationsA completed undergraduate degree in psychology, neuroscience, biology, or a related field is required.The ideal candidate will show evidence of taking initiative to keep projects moving forward.Experience with human data collection, or related skills and qualities, will be considered an asset. Examples include:Developing and/or following standard operating procedures (e.g., have you followed instructions to complete lab activities in university courses?)Customer serviceScheduling appointments and coordinating calendarsMaintaining supplies; interacting with suppliers/vendorsAnticipating and proactively preventing challengesFlexibilityProfessional and positive attitudeAttention to detail and organizational skillsProblem solvingDocumentation and written communicationOral communication and teamworkCommitment to qualityData analysis and statisticsLeadershipExperience with research (neuroscience, psychology, physiology, biology, etc.) and/or knowledge mobilization will be considered an asset.Programming skills, especially in MATLAB and Python, will be considered an asset.Training will be provided.Application InstructionsApplications will be considered starting at 9:00 am (AT) on July 27, 2026 and will continue until the position is filled. To apply please submit a cover letter (letter of application) and CV to [email protected] with the email subject heading "Lab Manager Application". Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Short-listed candidates will be asked to provide the names and contact information of two references. Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.StFX is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mi'kmaq People.StFX is seeking candidates who are committed to contributing to our priorities of equity, diversity, and inclusion. A demonstrated ability in fostering a climate of inclusion and cultural safety is a strong asset. Preference will be given to applicants who bring lived experience of historically excluded groups.We are also committed to the elimination of barriers to participation f