Manager, Advanced Facilities for Avian Research, London

Salary The base salary will be $62,480– $89,040 per annum.

Starting salary will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience, skills, and demonstrated qualifications.

Classification&Regular Hours Hours per week: 35.

Salary grade: 13.

This is a 7‑month temporary full‑time contract covering a leave of absence.

Secondments Secondments are welcomed.

Responsibilities The Manager is responsible for the smooth operation and maintenance of the Advanced Facilities for Avian Research (AFAR) animal care facility, building systems, equipment, and instrumentation in a state of research readiness. The role will provide effective and efficient management of the facility in all respects, ensuring that researchers, faculty members, students, postdoctoral scholars, external clients and other stakeholders have the required training, information, guidance, documentation, and resources required to support them in their research, ensuring compliance with all protocols and procedures, guidelines and regulations related to Animal Use Ethical Compliance. The role will act as a point person for health and safety issues, overseeing biosafety and hazardous material compliance, conduct inspections to ensure safe practices are employed, and assist in the resolution of issues that arise in the facility. The Manager will serve as the primary wind tunnel operator and safety officer for high‑altitude flights in the wind tunnel and laser safety during particle image velocimetry (PIV) measurements of aerodynamics, and will assist researchers in running their experiments. The role will oversee daily animal husbandry and health monitoring, oversee animal technicians and daily husbandry performed by research teams, schedule maintenance of required equipment and instrumentation, and participate in the development, implementation and maintenance of protocols.

Qualifications Education:

Undergraduate degree in biological sciences or relevant discipline

Master’s degree preferred

Experience:

3 years of experience managing animal care facilities and working with birds in a research environment

Technical experience operating and maintaining scientific equipment/instrumentation

Experience managing staff and students in a laboratory environment is preferred

Knowledge, Skills&Abilities:

In‑depth knowledge of research principles and techniques in their area of specialty

Knowledge of general laboratory procedures and familiarity with preventative maintenance techniques and practices

Familiarity with methods for research design, implementation, and analysis

Communication skills to describe technical concepts effectively to both novice and sophisticated users

Ability to write clear, concise and accurate procedural documentation

Detail‑oriented with an ability to function and process information with high levels of accuracy

Ability to work within a flexible schedule to accommodate the facility’s events and activities

Ability to provide guidance, support and feedback in a way that is positively received

Computer skills in software and applications related to the research (such as Microsoft Office Suite, PeopleSoft Financials) with the ability to learn and use relevant software that achieves required outcomes and is in line with best practices

Excellent troubleshooting ability along with hands‑on expertise in technical support

Possess a reputation for resourcefulness with a strong sense of accountability and initiative

Proven ability and natural inclination to develop relationships by interacting with people in a professional, respectful and diplomatic manner

Ability to provide guidance on the proper and safe use of materials and equipment and to adhere to legislated safety requirements and Western safety policies

Demonstrated ability to research/investigate issues and resolve problems

Familiarity with University policies and procedures preferred

Background Checks Successful applicants may be required to produce a current police information record check from a police service prior to commencing employment.

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.

Additional Information This position is an existing vacancy. This position is fully in‑person, on‑site. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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