Research Specialist I
- Employer
- PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
- Location
- New Jersey, United States
- Closing date
- 1 Dec 2020
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- Academic Discipline
- Psychology, Social Sciences
- Job Type
- Research Related, Other Research Related
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Department Princeton Neuroscience Inst
Category Research and Laboratory
Full-Time / Part-Time Full-Time
Name of Lab Gould Lab
Overview
The Gould lab, a neuroscience lab that studies brain plasticity in experimental animals in the Princeton Neuroscience Institute at Princeton University, seeks a full-time Research Specialist to assist with on-going experiments. We are looking for an enthusiastic and hard-working individual with excellent organizational skills and ability to work well with others. The successful candidate will have a willingness to learn and acquire new skills.
This is a one-year term position with the possibility of extension contingent upon successful performance and continued funding.
Responsibilities
The position will primarily involve the following responsibilties:
- Rodent work (i.e., surgery, behavior, handling, breeding, etc.)
- Immunofluorescence, confocal and electron microscopy
- Histology
- Electrophysiology
- Hormone assays
- Data analysis
- Maintaining laboratory protocols and other basic lab functions
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience or other relevant scientific field
- Laboratory experience working with rodents
- Excellent references
This position is subject to the University's background check policy
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. EEO IS THE LAW
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