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Research Specialist I

Princeton University

Job Description


The Princeton Neuroscience Institute has a Research Specialist I position available with Professor Ilana Witten.

 

The successful applicant will be energetic and detail-oriented with at least 2 years of experience in a wet lab research setting.

 

Applications should include a cover letter indicating why you would like the job and what you will bring to the lab, a CV, and a list of at least two potential referees. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance.



  • train mice and rats on operant tasks, perform optogenetic experiments, and histological analysis of brain tissue
  • collaborate with graduate students or postdoctoral research fellows in the lab on various projects related to the neural circuits underlying reward-related behaviors
  • possibility of contributing to cellular-resolution imaging experiments
  • other contributions to the lab


Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in neuroscience, biology, engineering or a related field is required.

Familiarity with Matlab, Python or R for data analysis is ideal.
Research experience involving neuroscience methods is preferred.

 

This position is subject to the University's background check policy

 

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS



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