Behavioral Neuroscience Research Associate I

Myana; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks Associate Researcher I to conduct routine and standardized experiments in a laboratory setting. You will perform behavioral assays, manage mouse colonies, and assist in data collection for publications.

You will collaborate with the PI on experimental design and manuscript preparation, maintain detailed records, and participate in regular lab meetings, contributing to advances in neuroscience research.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or related field required.
• No experience required; one year of research experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory mice is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct alcohol-related behavioral experiments using mouse models, including operant self-administration.
• Maintain and manage mouse colonies.
• Perform stereotaxic surgeries and related experimental procedures.
• Monitor animals throughout behavioral studies.
• Collect brain tissue for downstream analyses.
• Generate, collect, and interpret experimental data.
• Maintain accurate experimental records and datasets.
• Perform basic data analysis and prepare figures for presentations and publications.
• Review relevant scientific literature.
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator on experimental design and manuscript preparation.
• Participate in regular laboratory meetings.
• Collaborate with experimental and computational researchers.

Skills

Mouse handling

Behavioral testing

Data analysis

Record keeping

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or related field

Tools

Stereotaxic apparatus

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System in New York seeks Associate Researcher I to conduct routine and standardized experiments in a laboratory setting. You will perform behavioral assays, manage mouse colonies, and assist in data collection for publications.

You will collaborate with the PI on experimental design and manuscript preparation, maintain detailed records, and participate in regular lab meetings, contributing to advances in neuroscience research.