University of Oklahoma·Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
The candidate will employ behavioral techniques in rodent models to study cognitive processes related to neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders. They will also perform fundamental neuroscience procedures and laboratory techniques essential to neurobiology research.
Targeted salary up to $38,000, depending on education and experience.
Benefits: Eligible: Yes
Travel: Not required
The laboratory of Dr.
Paterno is seeking a Staff Research Assistant to join our dynamic neuroscience research team within the Department of Neurosurgery.
The Paterno Lab investigates the neural circuits underlying learning, memory, and other behaviors, with a particular focus on hippocampal function.
The successful candidate will employ behavioral techniques in rodent models to study cognitive processes relevant to neurodevelopmental and neurological disorders.
In addition, the candidate will perform a variety of fundamental neuroscience procedures and laboratory techniques essential to neurobiology research.
This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research while gaining hands-on experience in behavioral neuroscience and neural circuit analysis.
View full job description. [https://apps.hr.ou.edu/JobDescription/Home/Details/3736]
Will accept 48 months equivalent experience in lieu of the Bachelor's Degree.
None.
Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes
A Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Sociology, or a related health field is required. Alternatively, 48 months of equivalent experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Market context
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