Research Assistant
About The Position
A full-time research assistant position is available in the Barker Laboratory at the Drexel University College of Medicine, in the Department of Pharmacology and Physiology. The Barker Lab combines traditional and cutting-edge techniques to investigate the neural circuits that mediate cognitive control and behavioral flexibility in animal models of neuropsychiatric illnesses, including addiction. Applicants must be comfortable working with mice and have an interest in investigating the neurobiology of neuropsychiatric illnesses using in vivo electrophysiology, chemogenetics, and optogenetics. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently. Bachelor’s degree required. No additional work experience necessary. This position is grant-funded; employment is contingent upon the continued availability of those funds.
Requirements
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Nice To Haves
- Desired skills include experience handling mice.
- Preference for candidates with experience in MATLAB or R.
- Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Rodent behavioral neuroscience
- Data processing and analysis
- Standard wetlab techniques
- Applicant is expected to work with as a team to perform behavioral experiments in collaboration with lab members and Dr. Barker.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
