Research Assistant I- Joy Lab
About The Position
The Joy Lab is looking for a Research Associate I/II/III in Bar Harbor, Maine that is enthusiastic about learning and implementing techniques in neuroscience research. The focus of the lab is to determine how brain circuits reorganize after a stroke, contributions of these reorganizational process to motor function, molecular signatures that drive recovery and therapeutic targets for stroke. We use a host of techniques including but not limited to large-scale mesoscopic calcium imaging, optogenetics, gene targeting with viral vectors or transgenics, transcriptomics and ethological measurements of behavior. This position will allow the candidate to build a foundation in neuroscience research geared towards identifying translatable therapies for stroke recovery. We are looking for a candidate who is motivated with a strong desire to learn new techniques and is also willing to be part of the organizational process in setting up a new lab. For more information on the research in the Joy Lab please visit: https://www.jax.org/research-and-faculty/faculty/mary-teena-joy
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences
Nice To Haves
- 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
