Neuroscience Lab Research Specialist

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 54,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Research Specialist in the Neuroscience Center to join Dr. Adam Hantman's lab.

The role focuses on mouse models of developmental disorders and skilled movement control, using modern neuroscience techniques. Responsibilities include mouse husbandry, training, surgery, histology and preprocessing of behavioral and neural data, with collaboration from senior lab members on Angelman, Dup15q, NGLY1 deficiency, Rett syndrome

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, interested in the research topic, willing to learn new skills, and with strong attention to detail and ability to carry out tasks in a consistent and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

• Mouse husbandry, training, surgery, and histology.
• Behavioral and neural data preprocessing.
• Collaborate with two senior lab members on projects involving Angelman syndrome, Dup15q syndrome, NGLY1 deficiency, Rett syndrome, and Autism spectrum disorder.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Research Specialist in the Neuroscience Center to join Dr. Adam Hantman's lab.

The role focuses on mouse models of developmental disorders and skilled movement control, using modern neuroscience techniques. Responsibilities include mouse husbandry, training, surgery, histology and preprocessing of behavioral and neural data, with collaboration from senior lab members on Angelman, Dup15q, NGLY1 deficiency, Rett syndrome