Associate Researcher I (Dr Silva Hufnagel's Lab) - Neurosciences
About The Position
The Associate Researcher I is a laboratory research position responsible for independently conducting routine and standardized experiments. The role supports research studies through assays, interpretation of research outcomes, and laboratory clerical and supply activities. In Dr. Silva Hufnagel's Neurosciences lab, the researcher conducts alcohol-related behavioral studies using mouse models, maintains mouse colonies, performs stereotaxic surgeries, monitors animals, and collects brain tissue for molecular and cellular analyses. The position also involves generating and analyzing data, maintaining accurate records, reviewing scientific literature, and collaborating with the Principal Investigator and other researchers on experimental design, interpretation, and manuscripts.
Requirements
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or a related field.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain accurate experimental records and manage multiple experiments simultaneously.
Nice To Haves
- One year of research experience is preferred.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory mice, including animal handling, colony management, and behavioral testing, is highly preferred.
- Experience with rodent behavioral paradigms; experience with alcohol or drug self-administration is particularly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Conduct alcohol-related behavioral experiments using mouse models, including operant self-administration and other drinking paradigms.
- Maintain and manage mouse colonies.
- Perform stereotaxic surgeries and related experimental procedures.
- Monitor animals throughout behavioral studies.
- Collect brain tissue for downstream molecular and cellular analyses.
- Generate, collect, and interpret experimental data.
- Maintain accurate experimental records and datasets.
- Perform basic data analysis and prepare figures and results for presentations and publications.
- Review relevant scientific literature.
- Collaborate with the Principal Investigator on experimental design, data interpretation, and manuscript preparation.
- Participate in regular laboratory meetings.
- Collaborate with experimental and computational researchers within and outside the laboratory.
- Perform other related duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
