Research Associate in Neuroscience

Full Time Entry Level

Posted 3 weeks ago

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About This Role

This Research Associate position involves conducting basic science research to understand the mechanisms of REM sleep regulation in mice and its connection to psychiatric disorders. The role offers the opportunity to develop independent research skills, including designing and supervising projects, writing grants, and publishing peer-reviewed work.

Responsibilities

  • Work independently and collaboratively on basic science research projects
  • Elucidate mechanisms underlying the regulation of REM sleep in mice
  • Understand how disturbances in REM sleep contribute to psychiatric disorders
  • Design and supervise research projects
  • Write grants for funding research
  • Prepare peer-reviewed publications

Requirements

  • Expertise in in vivo electrophysiology
  • Expertise in data analysis using Python or Matlab
  • Experience with behavioral experiments
  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or equivalent degree

Skills

Python * Matlab *

* Required skills

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