Research Assistant

3 weeks ago


Huntington, United States Marshall University Full time

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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