Research Assistant

🧠 We're hiring! Join my lab as a Full-Time Neuroscience Research Assistant!We are looking for a driven researcher to help us map the neural circuits of motivated behavior, with a specific focus on how early-life stress reshapes these pathways to create vulnerability to mood and substance use disorders. If you want to build a top-tier experimental, analytical, and computational toolkit for a PhD or MD/PhD, this role is for you.What You'll Do In the Lab:✔️ Stress & Behavior: Execute early-life stress paradigms, conduct behavioral assays, and adhere strictly to scientific and IACUC protocols.✔️ Neural Recordings: Assist with in vivo fiber photometry and extracellular electrophysiology.✔️ Data Analysis & Coding: Interpret findings using Python/MATLAB and perform computer vision pose tracking via DeepLabCut.✔️ Histology & Imaging: Perform tissue processing, IHC, and high-resolution confocal microscopy.✔️ Lab Operations & Rigor: Support rodent colony management, assist with stereotaxic surgeries, document procedures clearly, and maintain meticulous data management.What We're Looking For:✔️ Education: BS/BA in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, Computational Biology, or a related field.✔️ Core Skills: Strong lab, research, and analytical skills; 6+ months handling rodents; excellent attention to detail, organization, and clear communication skills.✔️ Tools: Proficiency in data spreadsheets, statistical software, or electronic data capture systems.✔️ Preferred: Direct experience with Python/MATLAB, DeepLabCut, photometry, histology, stress models, or research ethics/compliance.Compensation:✔️ Full-time position. Salary is commensurate with experience. Benefits - health insurance, paid holidays.Ready to help us investigate how early-life stress alters the brain? DM me directly or apply at the link below! 👇#Neuroscience #EarlyLifeStress #DeepLabCut #Python #PsychologyJobs #AcademicJobs #ResearchAssistant #SystemsNeuroscience