Undergraduate Research Assistant - Mellon College of Science - Neuroscience Institute

Core Responsibilities

• Working neurobiology experiments examining the effect of visual stimulation on cortical and subcortical areas of the brain in rodents
• Learning how to set up visual stimulation hardware
• Organizing and managing research documentation
• Aiding with Neural Spike Sorting analysis
• Collaborating with researchers from many different backgrounds and skill sets to design and refine novel paradigms

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED
• Previous research experience preferred
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis, reasoning, and communication skills

Requirements

Successful completion of pre-employment background check.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• A generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Affordable paid time off and observed holidays
• Lifetime life and accidental death and disability insurance
• A free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Access to Family Concierge Team to help with childcare needs
• Fitness center access

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Researchers

Position Type

Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Pay Basis

Hourly

More Information

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