- Conduct neuroscience and behavioral experiments with rats.
- Conduct procedures on rats including surgery and injections.
- Conduct experiments using neurophysiology, optogenetics, behavioral testing and preparing brain sections.
- Record, organize, and prepare data for statistical analysis.
- Maintain lab supplies.
- Update animal and safety protocols.
- Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience conducting experiments with rats or mice.
- Experience working with Excel, Word, and MATLAB software.
- Ability to communicate productively (written and verbal) and function at a high level within a research team.
- Attention to detail and the ability to organize records in lab notebooks.
- Experience with optogenetics or electrophysiology.
- Ability to work with small instruments and equipment.
- Experience coding in MATLAB, Python, or R.
- Experience using confocal microscopes.
- Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Classification Title: Research Assistant
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Organization: College of Liberal Arts
- Contact Name: Christopher Crawford
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Research Assistant - Iowa City, United States - University of Iowa
Description
The Neuroscience of Learning Lab in the Department of Psychological and Brain Sciences has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Assistant.
Under the direction of Professors John Freeman and Krystal Parker, the Research Assistant will conduct behavioral and neurophysiological experiments using rats.
The position will also include lab management activities such as maintaining supplies and developing protocols. This position supports a collaborative research project among the Freeman ) and Parker ) labs to investigate the brain mechanisms of behavioral timing.This is a two-year specified-term position with the possibility of extension based on funding and lab needs.
Key Responsibilities
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In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.
The names and contact information of three (3) professional references will be requested at a later stage in the recruitment process.
Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.For additional questions, please contact:
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Pay Level: 3A
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