Junior Neuroscience Researcher (Mouse Behavior)

Mount Sinai Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking an Associate Researcher I for the Wu Laboratory to conduct independent, routine experiments and assist in interpreting outcomes. The role involves in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, and cognitive/ social behavioral tasks in mice, with strong emphasis on building experimental systems and maintaining colonies.

The position supports a neuroscience program using molecular genetics, imaging, and computational modeling to study social and learned behaviors,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or related field (neuroscience, biology, psychology, engineering, computer science, etc) required.
• No experience required. One year of research experience preferred.
• Prior research experience in a neuroscience or biology laboratory preferred.
• Experience working with rodents preferred, including handling, surgery and behavioral training.
• Experience with in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics or functional imaging preferred.
• Programming experience with MATLAB, Python, LabVIEW or a similar language preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports research projects investigating the neural circuits underlying social and cognitive behaviors in mice.
• Performs stereotaxic surgeries, viral injections, and optical fiber and electrode implantations.
• Trains mice on cognitive and social behavioral tasks and conducts in vivo electrophysiology and functional imaging experiments.
• Performs histology and immunostaining and analyzes behavioral, electrophysiological, and imaging data.
• Builds and programs experimental systems to support laboratory research.
• Maintains mouse colonies and research records; coordinates purchasing, personnel training, and other laboratory logistics.
• Performs other related duties

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in science or related field (neuroscience, biology, psychology, engineering, computer science, etc)

Tools

Stereotaxic surgeries

Viral injections

Optical fiber implantations

Electrophysiology

Functional imaging

Programming with MATLAB Python LabVIEW

Job description

Mount Sinai Health System is seeking an Associate Researcher I for the Wu Laboratory to conduct independent, routine experiments and assist in interpreting outcomes. The role involves in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, and cognitive/ social behavioral tasks in mice, with strong emphasis on building experimental systems and maintaining colonies.

The position supports a neuroscience program using molecular genetics, imaging, and computational modeling to study social and learned behaviors,