Behavioral Neuroscience Research Associate

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate (SRA 3) in Psychiatry to manage animal research and conduct rodent behavioral studies. The role involves surgical procedures, drug administration, data collection, and protocol oversight in a dynamic lab environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with collaborators, presenting findings, and contributing to research direction. Strong expertise in behavioral pharmacology and rodent handling is essential.

Qualifications

• Theoretical knowledge in Behavioral Pharmacology or Experimental Psychology.
• Experience in rodent behavioral testing and surgical procedures.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of animal research projects.
• Perform behavioral and pharmacological experiments in rodents.
• Prepare protocols and track data.
• Coordinate with collaborators and present results.

Skills

Behavioral Pharmacology

Rodent Handling

Surgical Procedures

Data Analysis

Lab Safety

Communication Skills

Experiment Design

Animal Care

Tools

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Data Analysis Software

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate (SRA 3) in Psychiatry to manage animal research and conduct rodent behavioral studies. The role involves surgical procedures, drug administration, data collection, and protocol oversight in a dynamic lab environment.

Responsibilities include coordinating with collaborators, presenting findings, and contributing to research direction. Strong expertise in behavioral pharmacology and rodent handling is essential.