Posting Number: req27146
Department: Neuroscience
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona advances education and research across the diverse and interdisciplinary field of neuroscience. Our work spans a broad range of areas, including nervous system development and physiology, behavior, genetics, pharmacology, computational modeling, and neurological and psychiatric disorders. Through innovative education and research, the department is committed to advancing understanding of the nervous system and preparing students and scholars to contribute to this dynamic and rapidly evolving field of modern science.
The Cognitive Aging and Neural Dynamics Lab within the Department of Neuroscience seeks a Research Professional to support studies of cognitive decline in aging and Alzheimer's disease risk. The lab combines behavioral analysis, diet interventions, with fiber photometry measurements of glucose levels in the hypothalamus. In this role, you will focus on reliable data collection, day-to-day project coordination, and training undergraduate students in research procedures. You will work under the guidance of senior researchers and contribute to a collaborative laboratory environment.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Department: Neuroscience
Location: Tucson Campus
Address: Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Department of Neuroscience at the University of Arizona advances education and research across the diverse and interdisciplinary field of neuroscience. Our work spans a broad range of areas, including nervous system development and physiology, behavior, genetics, pharmacology, computational modeling, and neurological and psychiatric disorders. Through innovative education and research, the department is committed to advancing understanding of the nervous system and preparing students and scholars to contribute to this dynamic and rapidly evolving field of modern science.
The Cognitive Aging and Neural Dynamics Lab within the Department of Neuroscience seeks a Research Professional to support studies of cognitive decline in aging and Alzheimer's disease risk. The lab combines behavioral analysis, diet interventions, with fiber photometry measurements of glucose levels in the hypothalamus. In this role, you will focus on reliable data collection, day-to-day project coordination, and training undergraduate students in research procedures. You will work under the guidance of senior researchers and contribute to a collaborative laboratory environment.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Collect, organize, and perform initial quality checks on experimental data, including fiber photometry recordings, proteomics samples and results, and related research measures with guidance from the PI.