Research fellow - and biology

Position Information

Banner Position Number

Banner Position Number R10953

Position Title

Position Title Research Assistant

Classification Title

Classification Title MURC-Market/Survey Researchers

Department

Department SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130

Job Description

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:

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

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

Coordinating these tasks with a team of technicians, doctoral students, and research scientists

Experience with the following techniques would be beneficial but is not required

Research experience using mice or rats

Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in Dr. Dickson’s laboratory

Building and troubleshooting computer workstations in both Windows and Linux environments

AI-assisted computer programming in Python or R

Computer-aided design ( CAD ) using Autodesk Fusion or similar software

Coordinating fabrication of CAD designs through Xometry or comparable vendors

Light machining and fabrication of plastic or aluminum components using tools such as a CNC router, lathe, or 3D printer.

Location

Location OTHR - Other Off-Campus Location

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field is required

Experience

No prior experience is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Education

A master’s degree would be beneficial but is not required.

Experience

Posting Number

Posting Number MR0922

Open Date

Open Date 09/29/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Marshall University

One John Marshall Drive

Huntington, WV 25755

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