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Technical Associate I, Neuroscience-Graybiel Lab

Job Number: 20549
Functional Area: Research - Scientific
Department: McGovern Institute for Brain Research
School Area: Office of Provost

Employment Type: Full-Time
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
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TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, NEUROSCIENCE, McGovern Institute for Brain Research, to join the laboratory of Professor Ann M. Graybiel, whose research focuses on identifying neural mechanisms of learning, decision-making, and action control, with high relevance to clinical disorders such as Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, neuropsychiatric disorders, autism, and addiction. Will perform a wide range of laboratory techniques applied to the neuroscience, especially rodent behavioral testing, electrophysiology, optogenetics, fast-scan cyclic voltammetry, in vivo imaging, photometry, CRISPR, various methods of drug and chemical administration, and state-of-the-art data analysis; assist with/perform rodent surgeries and perfusion; and manage multiple mouse colonies by working with institutional animal care staff. Will be a primary resource for these techniques, taking responsibility for complex tasks without direct supervision as part of a fast-paced team committed to cutting-edge neuroscience research. Will also share responsibility for daily lab operations, including record-keeping, general organization, and ordering supplies. Personal scientific growth and development, creativity, and initiative are strongly encouraged and supported in the lab.

The position offers an opportunity to train with researchers and staff colleagues in order to develop the crucial skills necessary in a field and laboratory where techniques are evolving rapidly.

Job Requirements
REQUIRED: bachelor’s degree in a related field, preferably with coursework in neuroscience; a minimum of two years of relevant research experience, including at least one year of neuroscience research experience with rodents; excellent organizational and communication skills; team orientation; meticulous attention to detail; ability to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment. PREFERRED: knowledge of rodent behavior and experience with neural recording and manipulation, Arduino, and MATLAB; and ability to perform the other techniques mentioned above. Job #20549

reposted 6/22/22