Research Assistant - Hartford, United States - Trinity College Dublin

Description

Job Family Group:
Staff
Department/Office:
Administrative Support 1 (Sandra Miller)
Time Type:
Full time
Compensation:

Please note, starting salaries are based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, and education.

Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Job Description:

Assists a faculty member in conducting research utilizing nonhuman primates.

Essential duties, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations may be made as required. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Collects behavioral and cognitive data from nonhuman primates.
• Codes behavioral and cognitive data from video, conduct preliminary analyses.
• Performs quantification of neurons and glia using microscopy and other methods.
• Troubleshoots equipment necessary for collecting data.
• Prepares summary reports of data.
• Assists with preparing conference abstracts.
• Assists with training and supervising undergraduate research assistants.

Additional Duties

• Cooperates and collaborates with other employees in the spirit of teamwork and collegiality and interacts with confidence, patience and integrity to provide professional leadership during emergencies.
• Complies with all Trinity University policies and guidelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education:

Required:

High School diploma or equivalent

Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Psychology or related field from four-year college or university.

Experience

Required:

None