Neuroscience Research Assistant: Brain Cancer Chronotherapy

West Virginia University; Evansdale (WV); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work week

13 paid holidays

Annual leave 15 days+

Health insurance benefits

401(a) retirement with 6% match

Wellness programs

Job summary

West Virginia University invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Department of Neuroscience. The role supports the laboratory of Dr.

William Walker within the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, focusing on cancer neuroscience research and chrono-therapeutics in brain tumors. You will set up and run experiments, manage animal colonies, assist students, and contribute to data analysis while maintaining detailed records and laboratory inventories.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Cancer Biology, Molecular Biology, Immunology or related field.
• 0–6 months of experience in a research lab or related setting.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develops ideas for experimental design for lab meetings.
• Carries out entire experiments or segments and keeps detailed logs.
• Conducts RNA and DNA analysis, histology verification, imaging, and cell culture.
• Participates in lab discussions and presents findings in meetings.
• Monitors lab work for compliance with set standards.

Skills

Laboratory instrumentation

Attention to detail

Technical report writing

Teamwork

Oral communication

Mice handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

West Virginia University invites applications for a Research Assistant in the Department of Neuroscience. The role supports the laboratory of Dr.

William Walker within the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, focusing on cancer neuroscience research and chrono-therapeutics in brain tumors. You will set up and run experiments, manage animal colonies, assist students, and contribute to data analysis while maintaining detailed records and laboratory inventories.