Research Assistant

Grade:   T23

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Summary:

The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience plays an integral role in the research profile of Temple, with many of our award-winning faculty recognized internationally for their research programs with active funding by the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, or private foundations. 

The Research Assistant will assist with a research project investigating neurobiological mechanisms underlying the vulnerability to addiction. The incumbent will collect and analyze animal behavioral data, manage the mouse breeding colony, conduct animal surgery and tissue harvesting, and perform molecular biological analysis of brain tissue. Additionally, the incumbent will coordinate laboratory activities, prepare buffers and other laboratory reagents, and help manage the laboratory inventory. The Research Assistant will assist with producing manuscripts and conference presentations and train undergraduates in basic laboratory techniques.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Employment at Temple University means much more than a competitive salary.  Temple strives to maintain a culture of diversity and inclusivity and provide employees with opportunities for growth and advancement.  You will enjoy a collaborative working environment that values innovation and creativity.  Our health and wellness benefits are among the best in the region, and our retirement savings plans allow you to plan for the future.  Temple University offers many opportunities for employees to enhance skills, gain new perspectives and grow professionally.  For example, you can earn your bachelor's degree or an advanced degree through our tuition remission benefit or develop your management and leadership skills in one of our HR Learning and Development's academies.  Temple University employees also enjoy recreational, entertainment, and cultural activities both on campus and throughout the Philadelphia region.

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Required Education & Experience:

BA/BS in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field.  Individuals expecting to graduate before the position starts are encouraged to apply.   Education should include coursework in neuroscience, research methods, and statistics, along with a laboratory course in one of the following areas: Neuroscience, Biology, or Chemistry.

At least six months of directedly related research/laboratory experience working with rodents. 

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:  

•        Demonstrated proficiency in working with laboratory rodents.
•        Demonstrated interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with various individuals effectively.
•        Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office or comparable software, including creating spreadsheet presentations.
•        Strong analysis skills and ability to manage and analyze data.
•        Strong project management, organizational, and planning skills.
•        Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team to meet deadlines.
•        Excellent oral and written communication skills.
•        Ability to train and monitor the work of others.
•        Ability to establish priorities and provide feedback and/or training.
•        Ability to work nights and/or weekends, as necessary.

Preferred:

•        Ability to perform small animal surgery on mice.
•        Experience with Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, histological techniques and/or animal behavioral testing.  
•        Demonstrated experience with statistical software, such as Prism.

This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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