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    Research Specialist I - Princeton, United States - Princeton University

    Princeton University
    Princeton University Princeton, United States

    3 weeks ago

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    Overview


    Princeton University's Neuroscience Institute seeks applicants for a Research Specialist position with a background in experimental rodent research to join a laboratory whose new work focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying social interactions in mus musculus.

    We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual who has a willingness to learn and acquire new laboratory and computational skills (and a demonstrated track record in learning new techniques).

    This is a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal contingent upon satisfactory performance and funding.

    Responsibilities


    • Assist postdoctoral fellows and graduate students in animal care and mouse behavioral data collection (audio, video and neural). - Develop skills to conduct data collection independently. - Maintain high standards of methodological rigor and clear records of upcoming and completed tasks.
    • Use existing software and deep learning tools developed in the lab to facilitate large-scale data analyses.
    • Apply developed data processing routines to adequately store and reorganize data in formats necessary for further explorations.
    • Contribute to analyzing and writing scientific reports and papers.
    • Stay up-to-date with literature in the field and participate in weekly lab meetings and lab discussions.
    Qualifications


    Essential Qualifications:

    • Bachelors degree in neuroscience or related field- Prior lab research experience

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Rodent research experience
    • Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
    Standard Weekly Hours

    36.25

    Eligible for Overtime

    Yes

    Benefits Eligible

    Yes

    Probationary Period

    90 days

    Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

    No

    Physical Capacity Exam Required

    No

    Valid Driver's License Required

    No

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