Research Assistant
3 weeks ago
Position Details
Position Information
Banner Position Number R10794 Position Title Research Assistant Classification Title MURC-Biological Scientists Department SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130 Job Description
We are currently seeking a self-motivated and highly organized research assistant to support the lab of Dr. Price E. Dickson at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. The Dickson Laboratory investigates the genetic drivers of drug addiction using the following approaches:
* Behavioral neuroscience
* Behavioral genetics
* Systems genetics
* Recombinant inbred mouse panels
* Operant conditioning
* Intravenous drug self-administration
* Machine learning approaches for analysis of mouse behavior
* Omics approaches including bulk, single-cell, and spatial RNA-seq
* Bioinformatics analysis of omics data
* Calcium imaging techniques including fiber photometry and miniaturized microscopes
Principal Responsibilities
* Behavioral testing of mice
* Learning and implementing surgical techniques in the laboratory mouse including intravenous jugular catheterization and stereotaxic surgery
* Maintaining a colony of experimental mice (~250 cages)
* Tissue harvesting and preparation of tissue samples for sequencing
* Wet bench techniques
* Cryostat techniques
* Coordinating these tasks with a team of technicians, doctoral students, and research scientists
Application Instructions
Please attach the following information in a single PDF document as part of your application: Résumé or CV emphasizing prior research experience
Cover letter that touches briefly on your background, your interest in this position, and why you think you would be an ideal fit.
Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field.
Experience
* Research experience using mice or rats
Preferred Qualifications
Education
A master's degree would be beneficial but is not required.
Experience
* Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in Dr. Dickson's laboratory
would be beneficial but is not required
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MR0678 Open Date 01/18/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
* Resume
* Cover Letter
Optional Documents
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