Research Associate
Core
Conduct neuroscience research on the role of the anterior vs. posterior nucleus accumbens in valence using mouse behavioral experiments, optogenetic stimulation, and wet lab validation.
Role type
Research Associate (Neuroscience)
Builds
Research manuscripts and experimental data
Domain
Neuroscience / Animal Behavior / Computational Biology
Deliverable
research
Required skills
R, Python, bioinformatic analyses, advanced statistical modelling, animal behavior handling, RNAscope, single-cell/single-nucleus RNA sequencing, computational modelling of biological data
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
R, Python, RNAscope
Responsibilities
Develop and conduct research projects to test hypotheses about nucleus accumbens valence; Run mouse behavioral experiments with optogenetic stimulation; Perform wet lab work including histology, RNA-scope, and imaging; Perform data analysis on behavioral and imaging data; Supervise and train a graduate student; Prepare and write manuscripts.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC