RESEARCH ASSISTANT – NEUROSCIENCE RESEARCH

Overview

The Research Assistant I in the Karigo Lab will help with the day-to-day operations of the lab, including maintaining the animal colony and inventory lists, supervising the work of undergraduates, and collecting data.

Responsibilities

1. Help maintain animal colony and order supplies.

2. Perform research techniques, protocols, and research methods under direction of the PrincipalInvestigator (PI).

3. Conduct developmental neurobiology experiments and collect data: perform surgeries, neuralactivity recordings, behavioral experiments, tissue processing, and data analysis.

4. Develop graphs, reports, and presentations of project results.

5. Oversee undergraduates in data analysis theory and implementation.

6. Perform statistical analyses for projects and reports to level of expertise.

7. Help prepare publications, grants, presentations, and posters based on Karigo Lab research.Present at conferences as assigned.

8. Enhance professional growth and development through conferences, educational programs, inservice meetings, workshops, and seminars.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Basic background in neurobiology techniques and ability to learn new skills on the job including:rodent social behavior, circuit dissection tools (surgery, behavioral assays, histology), neuralactivity recordings and analysis and how to maintain a low stress colony environment for pups

The position requires a solid background in using computers and running experiments. Employeeshould be proficient with Microsoft Office products such as Excel, Power Point, and Word to helpthe laboratory meet presentation preparation and reporting goals.

Prior working knowledge in at least one Statistical software (SPSS, R or SAS) is preferred

Prior experience working with at least one programming language (Python, MATLAB, or R) ispreferred

EDUCATION:

Bachelor’s degree in science-related field required (e.g., biology, neuroscience, psychology,biomedical engineering, mathematics, computer science, or physics)

Minimum pay range

USD $36,226.94/Yr.

Maximum pay range

USD $58,630.00/Yr.

Vacancy ID 10908

Job Location : Street 707 N Broadway

# of Hours 40.00

Job Locations US-MD-Baltimore

Pos. Type Regular Full Time

Department : Name Neuroscience Research

Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer M/F/Disability/ProtectedVet