Research Specialist, Kelly Lab - Emory College of Arts and Sciences

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kelly Lab at Emory College of Arts and Sciences is seeking a research specialist to join their team in Fall 2026. The lab focuses on behavioral neuroscience, aiming to understand the neural basis of social behaviors. This role will involve working with the Principal Investigator (PI) and undergraduate students on projects investigating spiny mouse grouping behaviors. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in working with non-human animals, performing rodent neurosurgeries, and conducting immunohistochemistry.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field OR equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

Nice To Haves

• Expertise in working with non-human animals
• Experience conducting rodent neurosurgeries
• Experience conducting immunohistochemistry

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs a variety of defined research and laboratory tests and experiments according to prescribed protocols and assigned schedules.
• Sets up experiments as prescribed by a principal investigator.
• May be required to participate in laboratory maintenance activities such as sterilization and cleaning of equipment, ordering of supplies, inventory and media preparation.
• Maintains records, files and logs of work performed in laboratory notebooks and computer databases.
• Compiles data and records results of studies for publications, grants and seminar presentations.
• Employees in this classification may be required to work with, take specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents.
• Performs related responsibilities as required by principal investigator.

What This Job Offers

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