Rsch Pro 1-Research Lab

This position is in a laboratory involved in understanding neuronal circuits in health and disease, using electrophysiology, optogenetics, transgenic animals, and mouse models. This position is ideal for someone looking to get intensive research experience for a couple of years before applying to graduate school.

The candidate will assist the Principal Investigator, Postdoctoral Associates, or students in the lab by performing procedures and experiments, such as slicing brain tissue and immunocytochemistry, stereotaxic surgeries, in vivo electrophysiology and imaging experiments, and similar techniques. They will also help ensure safety and regulatory compliance, and maintenance of laboratory supplies.

Weekend work may be required.

The following examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks. Once trained in a method, part of the job position will likely include training others.

60% - Animal (mouse) stereotaxic surgeries and in vivo experiments.
Success in this area will require an ability to work with ones hands, follow protocols, careful execution of procedures, and iterative improvement in techniques.

30% - Tissue processing, including tissue harvest, tissue sectioning, mounting, and immunocytochemistry, and ex vivo electrophysiology.
Ultimate success will require attention to detail, ability to do fine hand work, and ability to communicate with others.

10% - Additional support, including tasks such as assisting with mouse colony management, including pairing, tail collection, weaning, euthanasia; laboratory upkeep and maintaining laboratory supplies, including making solutions, and ordering of supplies.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Neuroscience or related field, or a combination of related education and relevant work experience to total 4 years.

Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated excellent communication skills; proven time management and ability to multi- task; strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work as an effective member of a team; ability to tackle challenging endeavors with perseverance, creativity, and excellent record keeping.

While on-site training will be provided, previous lab experience, including with any of the following, is a strong plus:
- Rodent handling
- Stereotaxic injections in rodents
- Rodent behavioral testing (e.g. novel object recognition testing)
- Perfusion fixation of rodents
- Electrode implantation in rodents
- Epilepsy induction in rodents
- Confocal microscopy
- Immunohistochemistry

The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School. The Medical School and related healthcare professional schools are grouped under the Academic Health Center.

The Mission of the Department of Neuroscience

1. Conduct outstanding neuroscience research.
2. Be an educational resource to the Medical School and the University by providing neuroscience education to undergraduate, medical, dental, graduate, and post-graduate students.
3. Provide leadership and be a focal point for the strengthening of neuroscience across the University by enhancing research, educational, and funding opportunities.
4. Intentionally improve inclusivity by valuing diverse perspectives and actively supporting historically marginalized researchers, students, and neuroscience community members.
5. Provide a bridge for the transfer of advances in basic neuroscience into clinical practice with the goal of improving the health of the people of Minnesota.

Enhance the understanding and appreciation of neuroscience by the people of Minnesota.

Pay Range: $23.69 - $25.27; depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

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