Job ID: 376405
About the Job
The duties of this Researcher 1 will include quantitative and statistical analyses of electrophysiological, activity-dependent optical imaging and behavioral data from animal experiments (zebrafish) with the overall goal of understanding the development of spinal locomotor circuits in aquatic vertebrates. The position requires research experience in molecular biology and in using vertebrate aquatic animal models to study the nervous system with demonstrated proficiency in: transposon-mediated transgenesis, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy. The position requires working closely with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students, and staff with a high degree of collegiality.
Duties/Responsibilities:
60% Conduct research into the structural and functional organization of spinal locomotor circuits during development, including maintenance of zebrafish lines, fin clipping, genotyping, RT-PCR, immunofluorescence, microscopy and behavior.
20% Ordering supplies
20% Supervise undergraduate students
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be included in the application materials
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree with specialization in a biological science discipline,or an equivalent combination of education in the specific or related fieldof science and work experience totaling at least four years. Computer experience.
- 1-2 years' experience working with zebrafish.
- Proficient at husbandry and breeding zebrafish.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with several of the following: immunocytochemistry,microscopy and imaging, molecular biology (PCR and qPCR, CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis, microinjection, sequence analysis, RNA/DNA purification, plasmid preparation, basic sub-cloning, protein western blot analysis) and care and maintenance of zebrafish lines in the Zebrafish Facility.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and SAS (or similar) is a plus.
About the Department
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology.
The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $22.50 - $23.50 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
About the Job
The duties of this Researcher 1 will include quantitative and statistical analyses of electrophysiological, activity-dependent optical imaging and behavioral data from animal experiments (zebrafish) with the overall goal of understanding the development of spinal locomotor circuits in aquatic vertebrates. The position requires research experience in molecular biology and in using vertebrate aquatic animal models to study the nervous system with demonstrated proficiency in: transposon-mediated transgenesis, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, and confocal microscopy. The position requires working closely with faculty, postdoctoral fellows, students, and staff with a high degree of collegiality.
Duties/Responsibilities:
60% Conduct research into the structural and functional organization of spinal locomotor circuits during development, including maintenance of zebrafish lines, fin clipping, genotyping, RT-PCR, immunofluorescence, microscopy and behavior.
20% Ordering supplies
20% Supervise undergraduate students
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be included in the application materials
Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor's degree with specialization in a biological science discipline,or an equivalent combination of education in the specific or related fieldof science and work experience totaling at least four years. Computer experience.
- 1-2 years' experience working with zebrafish.
- Proficient at husbandry and breeding zebrafish.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with several of the following: immunocytochemistry,microscopy and imaging, molecular biology (PCR and qPCR, CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis, microinjection, sequence analysis, RNA/DNA purification, plasmid preparation, basic sub-cloning, protein western blot analysis) and care and maintenance of zebrafish lines in the Zebrafish Facility.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop and SAS (or similar) is a plus.
About the Department
Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology.
The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $22.50 - $23.50 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience
Time Appointment: 100% Appointment
Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff
Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
- Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program