The position involves performing stereotaxic surgeries, viral delivery, optical fiber implantation, and coordinating longitudinal photometry recordings with behavioral assays. Responsibilities include maintaining animal cohorts, data acquisition, initial data processing, troubleshooting protocols, and integrating neural and behavioral datasets to test circuit hypotheses.
Additional duties encompass histology (tissue processing, immunohistochemistry, microscopy), animal husbandry (breeding, dissections, surgeries), neural recordings, behavioral assessments, and research data analysis. The role also involves administrative tasks like preparing grant materials, managing budgets, and supervising lab personnel.
Qualifications require a bachelor's degree with relevant experience or a master's degree with less experience. Benefits include health insurance, paid leave, tuition assistance, retirement options, and wellness programs. The employer supports work-life balance, professional development, and is an equal opportunity employer.