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University of Pittsburgh Research Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Technician
The Mendoza-Halliday Lab is currently seeking candidates for a Research Technician position (2 years or more) in the field of Cognitive Neurophysiology. We use high-count multi-area neuronal recordings & optogenetics to investigate how neurons generate, monitor, and transform mental representations in working memory. The Lab is affiliated with the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Pittsburgh. Duties include acquiring, setting up, and running electronic equipment and computer hardware and software for the acquisition and analysis of electrophysiological and behavioral data, computer programming of behavioral tasks and data analyses in Matlab software, and training new lab members in the use of these hardware and software tools. Candidates with an academic background in Neuroscience (or related field in Biological Sciences, Medicine, or Engineering) and experience working with electronic equipment, computer programming, software, and hardware are particularly encouraged to apply. Initial training and close supervision will be provided by the principal investigator. The position is ideal for candidates interested in technical research work in a Cognitive Neurophysiology lab or in gaining research experience as preparation for future PhD Program applications. For more information about the lab, visit our website at mendoza-halliday-lab.com.
Job Summary
Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.
Essential Functions
Acquiring, setting up, and running electrophysiological and behavioral data collection electronic equipment and computers. Programming computer scripts in Matlab/Python to establish a standard and versatile analysis pipeline for electrophysiological and behavioral data.
Physical Effort
Transporting large NHPs (9-15 kg) between home cage and experimental setup room using wheeled transport box: maximum two times a day.
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Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician III Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Laboratory Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hiring Range: $19.07 to $23.83 per hour Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: No Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI238515838