Position Title: Research Support Specialist

Posting Number: R1900211

Employer: Research Foundation

Salary Range: $28,000 - $42,000

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

The Laboratory of Motivation and Addiction (see meyerlabscience.org for more information) is embarking on a genome-wide association study in which we will test over 1400 rats on cocaine self-administration measures of reinforcement. This project is a collaboration between us and the University of California – San Diego, University of Michigan, University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center, Wake Forest University, and the University of Colorado (see ratgenes.org for more information). We are hiring at least two research technicians to conduct surgeries, test animals in our behavioral apparatus, and dissect tissue for genetic analysis.

Candidates should have a BS, BA, or MA in neuroscience, biopsychology, or related field, and be available to work weekends when experiments require it. Other duties will include conducting in-vivo neurophysiological recordings, perform stereotaxic brain surgery, utilize neurophysiological and data analysis software including Offline Sorter, Nex, MED-PC, and Statistica, and manufacture of small electronics and molecular biological techniques.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.

Minimum Qualifications:

B.S., B.A., or M.A. in Behavioral Neuroscience, Biopsychology, or related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

Rat handling and surgery, behavioral testing paradigms. Experience with intravenous jugular catheterization and rodent self-administration is highly desired. Other qualifications may include ability to perform in-vivo neurophysiological recordings, construct multi-channel moveable electrodes, perform stereotaxic brain surgery, utilize neurophysiological and data analysis software including Offline Sorter, Nex, MED-PC, and Statistica, and manufacture of small electronics and molecular biological techniques

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 21299