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Research Assistant

marshall
Huntington, WV Full Time
POSTED ON 2/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/5/2025
We are currently seeking a self-motivated and highly organized research assistant to support the lab of Dr. Price E. Dickson at the Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. The Dickson Laboratory investigates the genetic drivers of drug addiction using the following approaches:- Behavioral neuroscience- Behavioral genetics - Systems genetics- Recombinant inbred mouse panels- Operant conditioning - Intravenous drug self-administration- Machine learning approaches for analysis of mouse behavior- Omics approaches including bulk, single-cell, and spatial RNA-seq- Bioinformatics analysis of omics data- Calcium imaging techniques including fiber photometry and miniaturized microscopesPrincipal Responsibilities- Behavioral testing of mice- Learning and implementing surgical techniques in the laboratory mouse including intravenous jugular catheterization and stereotaxic surgery- Maintaining a colony of experimental mice (~200 cages) - Tissue harvesting and preparation of tissue samples for sequencing- Wet lab techniques- Cryostat techniques- Coordinating these tasks with a team of technicians, doctoral students, and research scientistsApplication InstructionsPlease attach the following information in a single PDF document as part of your application:- Résumé or CV emphasizing prior research experience- Cover letter that touches briefly on your background, your interest in this position, and why you think you would be an ideal fit- Contact information for three professional reference

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