Neuroscience Lab Research Assistant — Mouse Behavior

Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant Position overview: The Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant will assist Dr. Amy Lee in performing research experiments and general lab management as described below. Responsibilities Perform experiments relating to mouse behavioral and/or electrophysiological assays measuring visual and somatosensory function. Collaborate with other lab personnel on projects. Assist in mouse colony management and train other lab personnel in laboratory techniques and mouse colony management as needed. Assist with general lab management duties including ordering, receiving, and record-keeping; assist with oversight of compliance protocols (e.g., IACUC, IBC); onboarding of personnel; maintaining lab equipment. Help supervise undergraduate assistants. Read scientific literature, write parts of manuscripts, attend seminars/lab meetings, and present research at internal and external conferences. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field. Experience with mouse handling and behavioral assays. Experience with genotyping and PCR. At least two years of wet lab experience. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of histology and confocal microscopy techniques. Compensation Salary: $40,000 per year. Working Conditions May work around chemical fumes. May work under standard office conditions. May work around biohazards. May work around chemicals. Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation. Required Materials Resume/CV. Three work references with contact information; at least one reference from a supervisor. Letter of interest. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of Texas at Austin