Research Associate- Neuroscience
About The Position
Research Associate participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory (Dr. Bin Gu) investigating epilepsy; participates in developing and implementing goals and objectives of studies; designs and executes complex laboratory experiments; performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques; manages and handles laboratory animals; collects, analyzes and interprets research data; assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques; tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization; assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards; performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken; assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents; assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research; coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff; oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment; performs additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required.
- 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree.
- 1 year of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.
- Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a biological/health science research capacity is preferred.
- Research experience with miRNA and reverse transcription quantitative PCR is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory investigating epilepsy.
- Develops and implements goals and objectives of studies.
- Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments.
- Performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques.
- Manages and handles laboratory animals.
- Collects, analyzes and interprets research data.
- Assists with development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques.
- Tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and make recommendations for utilization.
- Assists in establishment of controls, criteria and research standards.
- Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken.
- Assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles and other documents.
- Assists principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research.
- Coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff.
- Oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment.
- Performs additional duties as assigned.
Benefits
- The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
