Research Assistant I- Joy Lab
About The Position
The Joy Lab is seeking a Research Associate I/II/III in Bar Harbor, Maine, who is enthusiastic about learning and implementing techniques in neuroscience research. The lab's focus is to determine how brain circuits reorganize after a stroke, the contributions of these reorganizational processes to motor function, the molecular signatures that drive recovery, and therapeutic targets for stroke. They utilize a variety of techniques including large-scale mesoscopic calcium imaging, optogenetics, gene targeting with viral vectors or transgenics, transcriptomics, and ethological measurements of behavior. This position offers the opportunity to build a foundation in neuroscience research aimed at identifying translatable therapies for stroke recovery. The ideal candidate is motivated, eager to learn new techniques, and willing to contribute to the organizational setup of a new lab.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences
- Experience in molecular biology techniques such as cloning and AAV virus packaging is desirable.
- Prior experience in animal research and a background in neuroscience is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities
- Conducting experiments that involve animal models of stroke, training on motor tasks, histology and imaging.
- Analyzing data
- Preparation of reagents
- Maintaining an inventory of lab supplies and ordering of lab consumables.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
