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Life Science Research Professional 2 (On-Site Only)

Stanford University School of Medicine · Stanford, CA · 1 mo ago
On-siteResearch$85k–$100k/yrFull-time

Position Summary

The Hernandez-Nunez Lab is seeking a research specialist with a strong background in Systems Neuroscience and/or Computational Neuroscience. The research specialist will work under the general supervision of Prof. Luis Hernandez-Nunez and will be part of the multidisciplinary research team of the Hernandez-Nunez Lab. The research specialist's primary focus will be on organism-wide circuits for brain-body interactions in larval zebrafish. Our interdisciplinary team, with expertise in engineering, neuroscience, developmental biology, and physics, thrives on diverse perspectives.

This is a 100% FTE, 2-year fixed term exempt position. This position will be based on the Stanford campus.

Core Duties

  • Independently conduct a portion of the research project(s).
  • Make recommendations on experimental design and/or research direction to principal investigator.
  • Independently conduct complex (lab and/or field) experiments to gather data for a portion of a major research project.
  • Interpret and analyze results, often where few guidelines exist, and make modifications to existing procedures and protocols.
  • Develop new research protocols where appropriate protocols are not described in the literature or where modification or adaptation of standard procedures and protocols is required.
  • Perform ongoing literature review to remain current with new procedures and related research; apply to ongoing research and development of new protocols.
  • Contribute substantively to the preparation of papers for publication, especially in the results section, and to publication of findings.
  • Present ongoing work to colleagues and/or academic conferences.
  • Work with health and safety department to ensure lab complies with regulations and all required trainings.
  • Supervise (either formally or informally) staff or students as needed, including oversight and direction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work.
  • Serve as a technical resource for other research staff.
  • Oversee the daily activities of the laboratory including lab maintenance; maintain lab stock, manage chemical inventory and safety records, and provide general lab support as needed.
  • May assist with purchasing laboratory equipment.
  • Other duties may also be assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's degree in related scientific field and two years of relevant work experience; or Master's degree in a related scientific field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Comprehensive understanding of scientific principles.
  • General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.
  • Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
  • Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance is essential.
  • Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong programming skills in Python and/or MATLAB.
  • Experience working in systems or in computational neuroscience.
  • Ideally (but not required) experience working with zebrafish.
  • Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.

Working Conditions

  • May require work in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research.
  • Position may at times require the employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
  • Employee must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses and shoes, protective clothing and gloves, and possibly a respirator.
  • May require extended or unusual work hours based on research requirements and business needs.

Pay

The expected pay range for this position is $85,376 to $99,581 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Benefits

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Stanford offers career development programs, tuition reimbursement, retirement plans, generous time-off, family care resources, health and fitness classes, health care benefits, free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, and discounts.

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