Organization Overview

　　The ability to faithfully store and retrieve memories is an important adaptive quality that allows humans to reflect on, engage with, and respond to an ever-changing environment. Research in the Laboratory of Neural Dynamics and Cognition, led by Dr. Priya Rajesethupathy, focuses on observing and manipulating large-scale neural dynamics in real-time in behaving animals to understand memory processing in the mammalian brain during health and disease.

　　Overview

　　We are seeking a Research Assistant to support in vivo (most likely behavior and neural imaging) and ex vivo experiments (histology, immunohistochemistry)

　　Responsibilities

　　Responsibilities include:

　　Conducting behavioral experiments

　　Performing Ex vivo validation (histology/immunohistochemistry, imaging)

　　Assisting in troubleshoot protocols

　　Performing neural surgeries, implants/viral injections

　　Qualifications

　　Required:

　　Bachelor's degree required with basic neuroscience knowledge

　　Mouse experience or a willingness to learn

　　Hands-on experience with neural surgery, histology and imaging is considered a plus

　　The ideal candidate should be self-motivated and proactively think about the project.

　　NOTE: The job may require occasional work during weekends based on experimental protocols and project needs.

　　The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

　　The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

　　Compensation Range: Min

　　USD $48,300.00/Yr.

　　Compensation Range: Max

　　USD $52,000.00/Yr.

　　Job Locations US-NY-New York

　　Category Science

　　Position Type Regular Full-Time