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    Research Assistant - Huntington, United States - Marshall University

    Marshall University
    Marshall University Huntington, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Banner Position Number R10794 Position Title Research Assistant Classification Title MURC-Biological Scientists Department SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130 Job Description

    We are currently seeking a self-motivated and highly organized research assistant to support the lab of Dr. Price E. Dickson at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University in Huntington, WV.

    The Dickson Laboratory investigates the genetic drivers of drug addiction using the following approaches:


    • Behavioral neuroscience
    • Behavioral genetics
    • Systems genetics
    • Recombinant inbred mouse panels
    • Operant conditioning
    • Intravenous drug self-administration
    • Machine learning approaches for analysis of mouse behavior
    • Omics approaches including bulk, single-cell, and spatial RNA-seq
    • Bioinformatics analysis of omics data
    • Calcium imaging techniques including fiber photometry and miniaturized microscopes
    Principal Responsibilities


    • Behavioral testing of mice
    • Learning and implementing surgical techniques in the laboratory mouse including intravenous jugular catheterization and stereotaxic surgery
    • Maintaining a colony of experimental mice (~250 cages)
    • Tissue harvesting and preparation of tissue samples for sequencing
    • Wet bench techniques
    • Cryostat techniques
    • Coordinating these tasks with a team of technicians, doctoral students, and research scientists
    Application Instructions

    Please attach the following information in a single PDF document as part of your application: Résumé or CV emphasizing prior research experience


    Cover letter that touches briefly on your background, your interest in this position, and why you think you would be an ideal fit.

    Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity

    Required Qualifications

    Education

    Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field.

    Experience


    • Research experience using mice or rats
    Preferred Qualifications

    Education

    A master's degree would be beneficial but is not required.

    Experience


    • Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in Dr. Dickson's laboratory
    would be beneficial but is not required

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number MR0678 Open Date 01/18/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

    Supplemental Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

    Applicant Documents

    Required Documents


    • Resume
    • Cover Letter
    Optional Documents

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