Psychology Laboratory Research Professional

University of Virginia•Charlottesville, VA

63d•$60,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia Department of Psychology strives to advance the science, the methodology and the application of psychology through research, teaching, graduate training, and engagement in our community. The Connelly Lab focuses on the use of the DNA methylation state of genes as markers for neural development, behavior and disorder, and genomewide methods to identify transcriptome changes in response to birth experiences. Specifically, we use translational models of epigenetic change in response to birth and the early environment in a model system of birth and birth interventions. The laboratory is well funded, dynamic, collaborative, and collegial. Learn more at www.connellylab.com.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree.
5+ years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with laboratory animals in behavioral analysis.
Experience with and comfort in performing small rodent surgery.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Perform small animal sterile surgeries
Collect tissue and manage tissue banking for future analyses
Perform DNA/RNA analysis, including but not limited to DNA/RNA isolation, digital PCR, and DNA methylation protocols
Perform data management and analysis
Assist with writing manuscripts for publication
Manage and curate data repositories
Oversee day-to-day study management, and lead experimentation
Provide basic animal husbandry and maintain an active breeding colony
Collect detailed observations of animal behavior
Follow laboratory and institutional guidelines and implement lab policies and protocols
Report to the Principal Investigator and be responsible for the supervision of other trainees
Adjust work schedule according to experimental demands