Research Associate- Neuroscience

Responsibilities

• Participates in planning, design, execution, and management of research projects in a foundational (basic) biological/health science research laboratory (Dr. Bin Gu) investigating epilepsy.
• Develops and implements goals and objectives of studies.
• Designs and executes complex laboratory experiments.
• Performs advanced molecular and cellular techniques.
• Manages and handles laboratory animals.
• Collects, analyzes, and interprets research data.
• Aids in the development and implementation of new and/or revised research methodologies and techniques.
• Tests experimental designs, sampling techniques, and analytical methods and makes recommendations for utilization.
• Assists in establishing controls, criteria, and research standards.
• Performs critical analysis of literature relevant to research being undertaken.
• Assists in the preparation of research papers and manuscripts for publication and presentation at national and international conferences and workshops, and in the writing of project reports, articles, and other documents.
• Aids the principal investigator in the preparation of proposals to obtain new or renewal of extramural funding in support of research.
• Coordinates laboratory activities and work assignments of postdoctoral researchers, graduate and undergraduate students, and laboratory research staff.
• Oversees and coordinates periodic maintenance and testing of laboratory equipment.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 1 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to translate, adapt, and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.
• Experience in a biological/health science research capacity is preferred.
• Research experience with miRNA and reverse transcription quantitative PCR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Required: Bachelor’s Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required; 3 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 1 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.

Skills

• Ability to translate, adapt, and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research.
• Experience in a biological/health science research capacity.
• Research experience with miRNA and reverse transcription quantitative PCR.