Neuroscience Research Assistant: Electrophysiology & Mice

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant in the College of Natural Sciences. This on-site role supports electrophysiology and molecular biology projects in Austin, including mouse colony management, with a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities include performing electrophysiological and biochemical assays to assess ion channel function, collaborating with lab personnel, and training others.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or a related field.
• Experience with patch clamp electrophysiology and Ca2+ imaging.
• Experience with molecular biology and ion channel research.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrophysiological and biochemical assays to measure ion channel function.
• Collaborate with other lab personnel on projects.
• Assist in mouse colony management and train lab personnel in techniques.
• Read scientific literature, write parts of manuscripts, attend seminars/lab meetings, and present research at internal and external conferences.

Skills

Patch clamp electrophysiology

Ca2+ imaging

Molecular Biology

ion channel research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant in the College of Natural Sciences. This on-site role supports electrophysiology and molecular biology projects in Austin, including mouse colony management, with a 40-hour work week.

Responsibilities include performing electrophysiological and biochemical assays to assess ion channel function, collaborating with lab personnel, and training others.