Staff Associate I

2 weeks ago


New York, New York, United States The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Full time

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute brings together world-class scientists across academic disciplines conducting pioneering research to transform our understanding of how the brain works - and gives rise to mind and behavior. The Institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment across 50 labs, advancing insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures, and recovers.

At the Zuckerman Institute, we are committed to becoming a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of scientific discovery and support a culture of respect. Promoting diversity in science will that can change the world.

Situated in the Jerome L. Greene Science Center on Columbia's Manhattanville campus, the state-of-the-art building offers an environment where the highest level of scholarly scientific research takes place on a daily basis, with the benefit of being located in the heart of New York, one of the world's most vibrant and culturally rich cities.

The El-Shamayleh lab within the Zuckerman Institute is seeking a Staff Associate I to study the neural basis of vision. The Staff Associate I will assist in conducting behavioral and neurophysiological studies in large research mammals in a scientific wet lab environment.

The Staff Associate I will be responsible for the following:

  • Will assist in conducting wet-lab mammal training and the collection of behavioral and neural data
  • Will assist in conducting behavioral and neurophysiological studies in research mammals
  • Will assist the Principal Investigator in basic surgical procedures, in the daily care of large research mammals, and experimental setup and will maintain lab supplies and reagents

A Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or Biological Sciences is required. At least one year of previous experience working in a wet-lab, and experience working with large mammals is highly desirable, as is knowledge of visual neuroscience and experience in performing basic surgical techniques.

Qualified candidates must be capable of working independently on husbandry and training duties once instructed.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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