Research Assistant - Psychology

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant - Psychology at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Manage the day-to-day duties and maintenance of the lab, help with study design, all aspects of the experiments including handling rats, behavioral testing and observations, immunohistochemistry and other wet-lab experiments, set-up and handle fiber photometry and analysis, train new students, design and present posters and help with writing of manuscripts and grants.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology or related field and experience with rodent handling, behavioral observations in a scientific setting, prenatal drug exposure research, wet-lab skills and experience with fiber photometry and analysis.