What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant position at Marshall University?
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:
Principal Responsibilities
Application Instructions
Please attach the following information in a single PDF document as part of your application:
Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity
- 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 (~200 cages) – Tissue harvesting and preparation of tissue samples for sequencing
- Wet lab 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
- Contact information for three professional reference
Required Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field.
Experience
- Research experience using mice or rats
- Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in Dr. Dickson’s laboratory would be beneficial but is not required
Preferred Qualifications
Education
A master’s degree
Experience
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MR0716 Open Date 08/21/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary