Casual Nonexempt - Department of Neuroscience

University of Minnesota; Minneapolis (MN); Presencial; USD 28.413 - 40.467; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

University of Minnesota is seeking a part-time student assistant for neuroscience research in the Twin Cities. The role focuses on rodent handling, acclimation to human contact and head-fixed procedures, animal weighing, and monitoring water intake as needed.

Additionally, you will support laboratory management tasks including notes, data management, and preparation of data for meetings, manuscripts, and grants. A Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship is required for eligibility.

Formación

• Current BA/BS student at an undergraduate institution in Minnesota.
• Interested in neuroscience research.
• Accepted into Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience.

Responsabilidades

• 85% Research: handle small rodents, acclimate to handling and head-fixed positioning, weigh animals and monitor water intake as needed, assist in behavioral shaping of animals.
• 15% Laboratory Management: maintain lab notes, manage equipment and data, and help prepare data for meetings, manuscripts, and grants.

Conocimientos

Interest in neuroscience research

Educación

BA/BS student in Minnesota

Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience

Descripción del empleo

Location and Contract Details

Location: Twin Cities

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About the Job

85% Research: The student will be in charge of small rodent handling, familiarizing the animals to both being held by human and head-fixed. The student will also weight the animals and supplement their water in-take if needed. The student may be involved in behavioral shaping of the animals.

15% Laboratory Management: Responsible for the maintenance of lab notes, equipment, data management and analysis, and assisting in the preparation of data for meetings, manuscripts, and grants.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Current BA/BS student at undergraduate institution in Minnesota.
• Interested in Neuroscience research.
• Accepted into Shenoy Undergraduate Research Fellowship in Neuroscience.

About the Department

Neuroscience is the scientific study of the nervous system. It is an interdisciplinary science that collaborates with other fields such as chemistry, computer science, engineering, linguistics, mathematics, medicine and allied disciplines, philosophy, physics, and psychology.

The Department of Neuroscience is committed to providing excellence in research, education, and public service. The Department of Neuroscience is part of the University of Minnesota's Medical School.

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: $25.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

• Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.
• Learn more about retirement plans.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Employment Requirements

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

About University of Minnesota

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.