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Research Assistant I

4 months ago


Boston, United States Harvard University Full time

**Position Description**
- We are seeking a highly motivated and independent individual for a full-time research assistant position in Dr. Bernardo Sabatini’s laboratory at Harvard Medical School. The research assistant will work primarily with Dr. Kimberly Reinhold, a postdoctoral fellow, to investigate neural mechanisms underlying learning.
- We study how animals learn to link environmental cues to appropriate behavioral responses. We use a wide range of techniques including optogenetics, pharmacology, electrophysiology, calcium imaging, viral tracing, and headfixed-behavior.
- The research assistant’s responsibilities include performing behavioral training, fiber photometry calcium imaging, optogenetics, electrophysiology, stereotaxic surgery, perfusion, dissection and slicing, RNA in situ hybridization and immunohistochemistry, mouse colony management, imaging acquisition, and data analysis.
- The research assistant will participate in weekly lab meetings and fulfill lab responsibilities. The research assistant will learn and perform experiments with Dr. Kimberly Reinhold and other current research assistants in the lab.**Basic Qualifications**
- 1+ year previous lab experience. Advanced education may count towards experience.

**Additional Qualifications and Skills**
- Excellent organizational and communication skills are required.
- Experience in one or more of the following techniques would be preferred: mouse stereotaxic surgery, behavior, histological preparations and mouse colony management.
- Experience or willingness to work with mice as well as performing survival and non
- survival procedures as necessary.
- Analytical skills to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. Experience with computer programming, using MATLAB and/or Python is preferred.
- Creativity, flexibility, and perseverance to troubleshoot and overcome inevitable experimental difficulties and changing experimental goals in light of new results.

**Additional Information**
- This is a 12-month term appointment with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding.
- Offer contingent upon successful completion of a pre-placement medical evaluation._

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.
- Please note that we are currently conducting a majority of interviews and onboarding remotely and virtually. We appreciate your understanding.
- The Harvard Medical School is not able to provide visa sponsorship for this position.**Work Format Details**
- This is an in-person position based on our campus in Boston.

**Benefits**- **Paid Time Off**: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
- **Health and Welfare**: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
- ** Work/Life and Wellness**: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
- **Retirement**: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
- **Tuition Assistance Program**: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
- ** Tuition Reimbursement**: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
- ** Professional Development**: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
- ** Commuting and Transportation**: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
- ** Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks**: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.

**Job Function**
- Research

**Department Office Location**
- USA - MA - Boston

**Job Code**
- 403108 Research Assistant I Lab

**Work Format**
- On-Site

**Sub-Unit**

Salary Grade
- 052

**Department**
- Neurobiology

**Union**
- 55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers

**Time St