Research Specialist I - Princeton, New Jersey, United States
1 day ago
Job description
Overview
The Neuroscience of Attention & Perception (NA&P) Laboratory (led by Dr. Sabine Kastner) at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University, is seeking a research assistant to work as a full-time Research Specialist to assist researchers performing non-human primate (NHP) studies. The successful candidate will work in the NHP branch of the laboratory, which studies neural mechanisms of cognition in the primate brain using a wide range of experimental neuroscience techniques, including electrophysiological recordings, micro-stimulation, MR imaging, and behavioral approaches.
This position is ideally suited for a candidate who plans on future graduate school studies in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. We are seeking an extremely motivated candidate who is interested in both animal care and scientific research.
This is a 1-yr term position with the possibility of extension contingent upon continued funding and satisfactory performance.
Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this position are to:
- work closely with postdoctoral researchers and graduate students to train macaques on behavioral/cognitive tasks
- assist lab members with data analyses, MRI imaging, and surgical procedures
- assist in management of the animal colony (in close collaboration with the veterinary staff and lab manager)
- perform other lab duties as assigned
Qualifications
Essential Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, physics, math, computer science or a related field is required.
- Basic computer skills are required, programming skills are considered a significant plus.
- Must have excellent references that highlight the candidate's experience, organization skills, and willingness to work as part of a research team.
- Successfully pass MRI safety screening.
This position is subject to the University's background check policy.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity 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.
The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.
If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.
The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.
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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Salary Range
$41,000 to $60,000
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