Research Specialist/Lab

Funding available through 04/30/2027; continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department''s operational needs as outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications, Click here.

The Boyce Lab (Dr. Andrew Boyce) in the Department of Neurosciences seeks a Research Specialist/Lab to work within a neurosciences research lab focused on neurobiology and the underlying cellular mechanisms of recovery in the stroke brain or following hypoxic brain injury, particularly in relation to learning and memory. The Research Specialist will assist in establishing protocols, lab management, ordering supplies, working with rodents to do complex behavioral experiments, and have the opportunity to work on imaging and recording physiological activity in both in vivo mouse and in vitro models.

The Lab Specialist conducts highly complex, advanced technical laboratory analyses which are integrated in nature, and which require significant, in-depth knowledge of a specific area of science or engineering. The Lab Specialist will conduct complex research activities involving analysis and evaluation of in vivo imaging and recording data in support of ongoing studies in the Boyce Lab.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position.

The University of New Mexico (UNM) provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, Click here.