Research Technician

The Department of Neuroscience is a basic science department that focuses on cutting-edge research in the areas of synapse development and function, sensory systems, and complex behavior, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral neurobiology. The Bygrave lab is supported by funding from industry, charitable foundations as well as university funds. The faculty within the department is also extensively involved with the Graduate School of Biomedical Science Program in Neuroscience as well as teaching within the medical school.

This position is for up to two years and is based on milestones with an industry collaborator. It may be extended if future funding is secured. Under close supervision of Principal Investigator, the candidate in this role would join a supportive team to conduct a variety of experiments to evaluate protein expression patterns, and behaviors relevant to psychiatric disease. There are four primary roles for this position:

1) support the running of the lab through ordering reagents and supplies, 2) conducting experiments utilizing viral vectors, biochemistry and immunohistochemistry, 3) performing behavioral testing in mice, and 4) conducting image analysis. Having prior experiences in any of the following is a plus: biochemistry, molecular biology, experience working with mice, familiarity with image analysis pipelines. This could be a good opportunity for someone looking to gain research experience ahead of applying to graduate school. More information about the Bygrave lab can be found here: https://www.bygravelab.com/home

• Support the running of the lab through making solutions and ordering reagents and supplies
• Use of AAV vectors and immunohistochemistry to evaluate expression profiles
• Behavioral testing in mice
• Data analysis, interpretation, and presentation of results

Basic Requirements:

Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• Bachelor's degree in science

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with basic laboratory techniques and procedures (especially using mouse models, immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging, stereotaxic surgery)
• Experience with computational analyses