What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Support Assistant level II - Emotional Brain Institute position at Nathan S. Kline Institute?
JOB DESCRIPTION :
The Emotional Brain Institute (EBI) is a multidisciplinary institute aimed at addressing fundamental questions in neuroscience and neuropsychiatry. We seek to hire a research scientist to carry out behavioral, electrophysiological, and microscopy-based experiments on animals, aimed at understanding sensory and cognitive deficits in neuropsychiatric disease.
JOB DUTIES :
The research scientist position will involve electrophysiological recordings in live animals, setup and calibration of auditory stimulation equipment, histology, multiphoton microscopy, and other basic laboratory tasks. Further, it will involve analysis of data and writing of research manuscripts, animal use protocols, and grant applications. Travel to research conferences, both domestic and international, to present results is expected.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS :
Minimum Qualifications :
Doctorate degree in the following areas : biology, neuroscience, psychology, chemistry.
Seven years of experience working in research labs.
Some prior postdoctoral experience.
Proficiency with electrophysiological recordings in the neocortex live animals.
Detailed knowledge of the mammalian auditory system is required, with evidence in the form of review papers, theses, or conference presentations.
At least two first or senior author papers documenting research results from sensory processing studies from at least two separate labs.
Preferred Qualifications.
Experience writing grants.
A person who studies predictive processing would be an ideal fit.
High motivation to develop an independent research program.
Background Investigation / Justice Center Review Requirements :
Prospective appointees will be : 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.
- The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Women / Disabled / Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.
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Salary : $79,116 - $95,435
