Research Assistant Job at Marshall University, Huntington, WV

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  • Marshall University
  • Huntington, WV

Job Description

Position Details

Position Information

Banner Position Number
R10818


Position Title
Research Assistant


Classification Title
MURC-Market/Survey Researchers


Department
SOM-BioMedical Science - RC5130


Job Description


We are currently seeking a self-motivated and highly organized research assistant to support the lab of Dr. Price E. Dickson at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. The Dickson Laboratory investigates the genetic drivers of drug addiction using the following approaches:

- Behavioral neuroscience
- Behavioral genetics - Systems genetics
- Recombinant inbred mouse panels
- Operant conditioning - Intravenous drug self-administration
- Machine learning approaches for analysis of mouse behavior
- Omics approaches including bulk, single-cell, and spatial RNA-seq
- Bioinformatics analysis of omics data
- Calcium imaging techniques including fiber photometry and miniaturized microscopes

Principal Responsibilities
- Behavioral testing of mice
- Learning and implementing surgical techniques in the laboratory mouse including intravenous jugular catheterization and stereotaxic surgery
- Maintaining a colony of experimental mice (~200 cages) - Tissue harvesting and preparation of tissue samples for sequencing
- Wet lab techniques
- Cryostat techniques
- Coordinating these tasks with a team of technicians, doctoral students, and research scientists

Application Instructions
Please attach the following information in a single PDF document as part of your application:
- Rsum or CV emphasizing prior research experience
- Cover letter that touches briefly on your background, your interest in this position, and why you think you would be an ideal fit
- Contact information for three professional reference

Location
MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine


Salary Range
Salary is commensurate with experience and internal equity

Required Qualifications

Education


Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field.

Experience


- Research experience using mice or rats
- Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in Dr. Dickson's laboratory would be beneficial but is not required

Preferred Qualifications

Education


A master's degree

Experience

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
MR0716


Open Date
08/21/2024


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Special Instructions Summary Marshall University

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