Research Specialist

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research. Position Summary This position is for a research specialist to work in the laboratory of Dr. Adam Hantman at UNC ( Our lab studies how complex networks in the brain control movements. We use modern experimental neuroscience techniques to (1) train mice to perform reaching and grasping tasks, (2) record brain activity from multiple brain areas as mice perform skilled movements, (3) use genetic tools to manipulate brain activity to better understand the neural control of movement. This position is for an individual to work on a project that is investigating mouse models of developmental disorders. This individual will with work closely with two senior lab members on a project investigating neural dynamics and skilled movement control in mouse models of Angelman syndrome, Dup15q syndrome, NGLY1 deficiency, Rett syndrome, and Autism spectrum disorder, among others. The major responsibilities of this position include mouse husbandry, mouse training, mouse surgery, histology, and behavioral and neural data preprocessing. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated and interested in the research topic, willing to learn new skills, and with strong attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks in a consistent and accurate manner. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Management Preferences The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be highly organized, have the ability to multi-task, communicate clearly, promote and participate in collaborative endeavors, take initiative, and be intellectually vested in lab’s research goals. Candidates with previous experience in the animal research. Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Position/Schedule Requirements Position/Schedule Requirements Animal Handler (non-DLAM), Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Required Documents Curriculum Vitae / Resume Cover Letter List of References Optional Documents Posting Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please select the response below that best describes your experience/education for the Research Specialist position. Bachelor's, Master's or Doctoral degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment. Associate's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment and 2 years related experience. Combination of related post-high school education and experience to equal at least 4 years of experience in a closely related field. (ex: 1 year towards a related degree and 3 years of related experience). High School diploma/GED and at least 4 years of related experience Did not complete high school but have a combination of high school education and experience to equal at least 8 years (ex. 3 years of high school and 5 years of experience). None of the above * Do you have a bachelor's degree in biology, neuroscience, psychology, engineering, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience? (Open Ended Question) * Do you have experience working in a laboratory animal setting? Yes No * Please briefly describe your experience with laboratory organization, animal research, behavioral neuroscience, scientific data analysis, or hands-on use/troubleshooting of custom hardware or software. (Open Ended Question) #J-18808-Ljbffr University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill