Undergraduate Research Assistant - Mellon College of Science - Neuroscience Institute
About The Position
Carnegie Mellon University's Neuroscience Institute (NI) within the Mellon College of Science is seeking an Undergraduate Research Assistant. The NI is an interdisciplinary research and education center focused on advancing brain understanding through neuroscience, AI, psychology, engineering, and computational science. It fosters collaboration among researchers, faculty, and students to study cognition, behavior, brain health, and neural technology, with the goal of translating discoveries into real-world applications and treatments. The Undergraduate Research Assistant will contribute to neurobiology experiments examining the effect of visual stimulation on rodent brains, learn to set up visual stimulation hardware, assist with Neural Spike Sorting analysis, and collaborate on designing and refining novel research paradigms.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Strong problem-solving, data analysis, reasoning, and communication skills.
- A combination of education and proven experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
- Successful completion of pre-employment background check.
Nice To Haves
- Previous research experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Working neurobiology experiments examining the effect of visual stimulation on cortical and subcortical areas of the brain in rodents
- Learning how to set up visual stimulation hardware
- Organizing and managing research documentation
- Assisting with Neural Spike Sorting analysis
- Collaborating with researchers from many different backgrounds and skill sets to design and refine novel paradigms
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
- Tuition benefits
- Ample paid time off
- Observed holidays
- Life and accidental death and disability insurance
- Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
- Access to Family Concierge Team for childcare needs
- Fitness center access
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
