Research Specialist

Overview

The Princeton Neuroscience Institute has a Research Specialist position available with Professor Ilana Witten. The successful applicant will be energetic and detail-oriented with at least 2 years of experience in a wet lab research setting. Applications should include a cover letter indicating why you would like the job and what you will bring to the lab, a CV, and a list of at least two potential referees. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. This is a one-year term position with the possibility of renewal based on funding and performance.

Responsibilities

• train mice and rats on operant tasks
• perform optogenetic experiments
• histological analysis of brain tissue
• collaborate with graduate students or postdoctoral research fellows in the lab on various projects related to the neural circuits underlying reward-related behaviors
• possibility of contributing to cellular-resolution imaging experiments
• other contributions to the lab

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree or higher in neuroscience, biology, engineering or a related field is required
• 2+ years experience in a wet lab research setting

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Matlab, Python or R for data analysis
• Research experience involving neuroscience methods
• Masters degree or Bachelors plus 2 years postbaccalaureate experience in neuroscience, biology, engineering or a related field

Position Details

This position is subject to the Universitys background check policy. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

The posted salary range represents the Universitys good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Job Details

Standard Weekly Hours: 36.25 Eligible for Overtime: Yes Benefits Eligible: Yes Probationary Period: 90 days Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail): No Physical Capacity Exam Required: No Valid Drivers License Required: No

Salary Range: $41,000 to $60,000