Research Specialist (Hybrid) - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis

9d • $41,700 - $75,600 • Hybrid

About The Position

This role in the Aravamuthan Lab involves using systems neuroscience techniques to probe corticostriatal circuits important for dystonia pathogenesis in mouse models of neonatal brain injury. Provides critically complex research and experimentation for department/s allowing the advancement of scientific analysis and discovery. Serves as a subject matter expert offering support, training and guidance relative to the discipline/area. May participate and or present on the research developed, or the established work of those within the department.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Laboratory Setting (4 Years)

Nice To Haves

• A PhD in Neuroscience or comparable.
• Expertise with mouse stereotaxic surgery.
• Expertise with in vivo calcium imaging.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex analyses, experiments and project work under general direction of the PI.
• Serves as representative for PI and ensures procedures and protocols are adhered to consistently and effectively meet department's standard.
• Exhibits a high degree of independent problem solving and ability to conduct research on assigned projects.
• Plans, develops, organizes and formalizes research results and findings.
• Conducts literature searches related to research projects.
• Writes/co-authors publications and/or papers supporting research findings in logical and sometimes multiple formats tailored to audiences.
• May participate in work related to grants.
• Solves practical problems relating to difficulty with equipment or test subjects.
• Suggests technical/ procedural improvements in various methods.
• May develop and optimize experimental procedures and protocols.
• Provides high-level troubleshooting to advance process or lab procedures.
• Serves as department's research representative and may participate in various related meetings and events.
• Gathers/delivers data/information and serves as subject matter expert.
• Performs statistical data analysis, as needed.
• Presents research information to internal and/or external audiences.
• Organizes and maintains required documentation on lab and/or specimen conditions and can develop and summarize information into usable formats or presentations on behalf of the department.
• May communicate findings to various users or external audiences.
• Performs all related work in accordance with established protocols and safety/compliance requirements.
• May explain methods, lead or train other personnel or observers.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• Covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

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