Research Assistant
About The Position
Summary : The Research Assistant will have three major duties: 1) performing and advising lab members on Drosophila genetics experiments including experimental planning, data acquisition, analysis, visualization and interpretation of data, 2) performing Drosophila brain dissection, immunohistochemistry and microscopy, and 3) Drosophila husbandry, maintenance and collection.This position will also support ongoing research throughout the lab by assisting with general lab maintenance and contributing to manuscript preparation. The Kaun Laboratory uses molecular and genetic tools available in the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster to investigate the neural substrates of memory, reward, and addiction at the molecular and cellular level. The Laboratory’s goal is to develop the fly as a model to study more complex behavioral aspects associated with addiction. A multi-tiered approach is used to understand the genes, molecules, and neural circuits underlying these complex behaviors. A combination of molecular biology and bioinformatics is utilized to understand the molecular mechanisms through which memory circuits respond to drugs of abuse. An interdisciplinary approach is used that combines molecular genetics with behavioral analysis to understand the in vivo mechanism of memories at the level of individual circuits and their component cells. This position has a fixed term end date of one year from date of hire, which may be extended based upon availability of funding.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Neurobiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry or related science
- Prior related research experience or extensive coursework working in an organized biology research laboratory
- And/or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Interest in scientific research
- Knowledge of experimental planning and design
- Proficiency in data visualization
- Proficiency in data analysis, including statistical analysis
- Proficiency with computers and essential software programs
- Familiarity with use of Drosophila as a model organism
- Ability to perform or willingness to learn sophisticated data visualization and analysis
- Maintain agreed upon day-time work hours to allow for assistance of experiments for lab members
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent organizational, record keeping, task prioritization, and report preparation skills
- Ability to collaborate on projects
- Dependability and accuracy in work
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a diverse group of people, with vastly different skills and training
- CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND EDUCATION CHECK REQUIRED
Responsibilities
- performing and advising lab members on Drosophila genetics experiments including experimental planning, data acquisition, analysis, visualization and interpretation of data
- performing Drosophila brain dissection, immunohistochemistry and microscopy
- Drosophila husbandry, maintenance and collection
- assisting with general lab maintenance
- contributing to manuscript preparation
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
