Research Associate - Nemours
Wilmington, DE 19803
About the Job
The DECODE LAB group at Nemours seeks a motivated Research Associate to conduct research for both internally and externally funded projects of interest in a multi-PI laboratory setting. This position will work under Department of Neurology. The position will have primary reporting to Dr Hernan. A PhD in Neuroscience or Cognitive Science is preferred with experience working with small animals.
Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities include:
Qualifications:
The applicant should include a CV, a brief 1-page statement summarizing current interests and experience, and three professional references.
Primary functions include:
- Performs a range of experiments and data analyses under the direction of multiple PI.
- May be required to perform experiments during certain weekends or after hours (depending on the need of experiment).
- In vivo and in vitro electrophysiology (preferred)
- Animal handling (surgical skills preferred)
- Microscopy skills (Calcium imaging data a plus)
- Acquisition and processing of voltage signal and/or calcium imaging data from cells.
- Maintains organized and detailed handwritten and computerized records of work performed.
- Must have excellent interpersonal skills conducive to working in a team.
- Statistical knowledge
- Programming skills (a plus)
Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities include:
- A team player
- Good laboratory etiquette
- Ability to present data during lab meetings and conferences.
- Adhere to research compliance rules and regulations.
Qualifications:
- Post Graduate Degree in the field of Neuroscience or Cognitive Science with some experience working with small animals (Desired)
- At least one year of relevant experience.
The applicant should include a CV, a brief 1-page statement summarizing current interests and experience, and three professional references.
Source : Nemours