"Research Opportunities (Temporary) - Neurology"

Position Summary

There is a research opportunity in the laboratory of Tom Foutz, MD, PhD. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join our research team as part of the WashU Scalable Mouse Assay Center (WU-SMAC) consortium. This position focuses on characterizing epileptic activity across mouse models of neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions. Our laboratory evaluates how genetic mutations affect seizure susceptibility and epileptic phenotypes, exploring the intersection between epilepsy and neurodevelopmental disorders.

This is a temporary position of up to four months.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

For more information on the lab, please visit: https://sites.wustl.edu/foutzlab/.

Working Conditions:

This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards. The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

Salary Range:

Base pay is commensurate with experience.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

No specific work experience is required for this position.

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Candidates with additional education and experience are encouraged to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Skills:

Biomedical Engineering, Communication, EEG Monitoring, Electrophysiology, Laboratory Research, MATLAB, Mouse Handling, Neuroscience, Organizing, Recordkeeping, Working Independently