Life Science Research Professional 2 (On-Site Only)

Stanford University•Stanford, CA

63d•$85,376 - $99,581•Onsite

About The Position

This position has been deemed critical by the School of Humanities & Sciences Dean's Office and is exempt from the hiring freeze. The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education at Stanford. The school encompasses 24 departments and 24 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university's largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major. Graduate students work alongside world-renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day. The Hernandez-Nunez Lab is seeking a research specialist with a strong background in Systems Neuroscience and/or Computational Neuroscience. The research specialist will work under the general supervision of Prof. Luis Hernandez-Nunez and will be part of the multidisciplinary research team of the Hernandez-Nunez Lab. The research specialist's primary focus will be on organism-wide circuits for brain-body interactions in larval zebrafish. Our interdisciplinary team, with expertise in engineering, neuroscience, developmental biology, and physics, thrives on diverse perspectives. Brain-Body Interactions Research at the Hernandez-Nunez Lab in the Department of Biology https://www.hernandez-nunez-lab.com/ This is a 100% FTE, 1-year fixed term exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus. If you believe that this opportunity is a match for your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree in a related scientific field.
Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.

Nice To Haves

Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.
Experience working in systems or in computational neuroscience.
Ideally (but not required) experience working with zebrafish
Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.

Responsibilities

Independently conduct a portion of the research project(s). Make recommendations on experimental design and/or research direction to principal investigator.
Independently conduct complex (lab and/or field) experiments to gather data for a portion of a major research project.
Interpret and analyze results, often where few guidelines exist, and make modifications to existing procedures and protocols.
Develop new research protocols where appropriate protocols are not described in the literature or where modification or adaptation of standard procedures and protocols is required.
Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; apply to ongoing research and development of new protocols.
Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section, and to publication of findings. Present ongoing work to colleagues and/or academic conferences.
Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
Supervise (either formally or informally) staff or students as needed, including oversight and direction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work. Serve as a technical resource for other research staff.
Oversee the daily activities of the laboratory including lab maintenance; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed. May assist with purchasing laboratory equipment.
Other duties may also be assigned.

Benefits

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more

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