Neuroscience Research Assistant – Behavioral & Data Analysis

Texas A&M University; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University in Bryan, Texas, is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Wang Lab in the Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics department. The role focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying substance use disorders, cognitive flexibility, and Alzheimer’s disease, with responsibilities across experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration with lab personnel.

Position is grant-funded, with potential continuation based on funding.

Qualifications

• Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Preferred: Master’s degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, biomedical sciences, or a related field.
• Experience with mice or rats in behavioral neuroscience research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, plan, and coordinate experiments for various research projects.
• Record data and perform standard techniques of routine research.
• Assist in installation, operation, and maintenance of research equipment.
• Support tissue collection, brain processing, and data analysis.
• Assist with writing proposals, reports, and cataloging records.

Skills

Scientific writing

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in neuroscience/biomedical sciences or related field

Tools

GraphPad Prism

MATLAB

Python

R

Job description

Texas A&M University in Bryan, Texas, is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Wang Lab in the Neuroscience & Experimental Therapeutics department. The role focuses on understanding neural mechanisms underlying substance use disorders, cognitive flexibility, and Alzheimer’s disease, with responsibilities across experimental design, data analysis, and collaboration with lab personnel.

Position is grant-funded, with potential continuation based on funding.