Special Payroll Research Assistant
The Tuncdemir Lab in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine seeks a Research Technician to assist with research characterizing the diverse neural circuits underlying memory formation throughout the lifespan and its dysfunction in mouse models of neuropsychiatric diseases. The individual will work directly with Dr. Tuncdemir to perform state-of-the-art cellular-resolution imaging experiments, assisting in the training of mice on new head-fixed spatial navigation and context discrimination behavioral tasks, perform stereotaxic surgeries for viral injections and perform immunohistology experiments. Day to day responsibilities will also involve maintaining a mouse colony, assisting in overall laboratory maintenance and processing purchases for the lab.
Tuncdemir lab collaborates closely with Grosmark lab, with a deep expertise in computational analytical methods along with imaging and electrophysiological recording strategies. We share space and equipment. Learn more about our joint Memory and Cognition Lab at https://www.memoryandcognitionlab.org/
The position is an ideal launchpad for someone looking to acquire laboratory skills and publish high-impact research before applying for Ph.D. or M.D. programs.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Associate’s degree, or equivalent course work
Experience: At least 2 years of lab experience which may include student experience.
Strong communication and organizational skills and the ability to learn new techniques are important characteristics for the position.
Bachelor's degree in a related science field will be considered in lieu of experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, biomedical engineering, or related life science and engineering fields
Experience in general laboratory and systems neuroscience techniques
Comfort working with laboratory animals (mice) in a research setting
The ability to work effectively in both a team environment and independently
The ability to synthesize new information, and maintain knowledge on animal and safety protocols/procedures
Schedule: 40 hours per week with flexibility
Salary Range: $15.25 - $19.00 to commensurate with education and experience
Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.
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