About the Job
The Zimmermann Lab in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Minnesota seeks a Research Pro 1 to support lab research and operations. The position includes work with NHP, including surgeries, colony maintenance, measurements of brain activity and behavior, and other biological assays. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, with experience in standard lab techniques.
Lab overview
We aim to understand how the nervous system learns and makes decisions in dynamic environments.
We strive to make the lab a place of belonging, personal growth, and development. The best scientific environments include people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to the development and career growth of every lab member.
Responsibilities
Research (50%)
● Collaborate with team members to perform and document experiments and procedures, including surgery, transcardial perfusion, tissue collection, measurements of brain activity and behavior, and molecular biology assays
Lab operations (50%)
● Collaborate with team members to maintain lab operations, including colony maintenance, stocks of reagents and supplies, and instrument maintenance.
Qualifications
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be included in the application materials
Required Qualifications:
● BA/BS degree in neuroscience, biological sciences, biomedical engineering, or a related field or a combination of education and relevant work experience to equal at least four years
● Prior lab experience
● Detail-oriented
● Experience in standard lab techniques
About the Department
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 . The Medical School and related healthcare professional schools are grouped under the Academic Health Center .
The Mission of the Department of Neuroscience
- Conduct outstanding neuroscience research .
- Be an educational resource to the Medical School and the University by providing neuroscience education to undergraduate, medical, dental, graduate, and post-graduate students.
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