Research Associate - Palop Lab

Gladstone Companies • San Francisco, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Palop Laboratory at the Gladstone Institutes is seeking a Research Associate to support projects focused on understanding cellular, synaptic, and network dysfunction in Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and other neurological disorders. This role primarily supports research led by postdoctoral scholars and PhD students and offers extensive training, mentorship, and exposure to cutting-edge neuroscience techniques, including behavioral paradigms, in vivo electrophysiology, and machine-learning–based data analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, neuroscience, or bioengineering (preferred)
• Relevant experience or strong interest in neuroscience research
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
• Motivation to manage projects with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

• Rodent handling and mouse colony maintenance
• Brain tissue collection and preparation (immunohistochemistry, Western blot, PCR, ELISA)
• Surgical techniques (intracranial injections, probe or optic fiber implantation)
• Behavioral experiments (open field, mazes, water maze, novel object recognition)
• Ex vivo or in vivo physiological recordings (brain slices, EEG/LFP)
• Data analysis and visualization tools (ImageJ, Excel, Prism, Python, MATLAB, SPSS)
• Eagerness to learn, passion for neuroscience, and commitment to scientific discovery

Responsibilities

• Support ongoing research projects in neurodegenerative and neurological disease models
• Perform histological techniques for neuroanatomy studies
• Test potential therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease and epilepsy
• Maintain mouse colonies and perform rodent handling and dosing
• Conduct behavioral testing (e.g., open field, mazes, novel object recognition)
• Carry out independent experiments, including data analysis and result preparation
• Present findings at lab meetings
• Potentially receive training in advanced techniques such as: Brain surgeries, Electrophysiological recordings, Optogenetic stimulation, Advanced data analysis

Benefits

• People–work with talented, committed, and supportive teammates within an organization that values each member of its community.
• A meaningful place to grow and learn–whether it’s your professional skills or scientific knowledge, we have the resources and environment to advance either so you can better support Gladstone’s mission to drive a new era of discovery in disease-oriented science and to mentor tomorrow’s leaders in an inspiring and excellent environment.
• Healthy work/life balance–you are highly engaged and productive at work because you can have time to recharge and enjoy a vibrant life outside of work.
• Compensation–competitive salary.
• Excellent benefits–generous medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, paid vacation, commuter benefits, access to free shuttle transportation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level