Neuroscience Research Assistant - Imaging & Cell Biology

The University of Texas at Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant in the Department of Neuroscience on UT's main campus. The role supports hands-on cellular neuroscience research, including training in microscopy, molecular biology, and animal models, under the supervision of the principal investigator.

Initial appointment is for one year with renewal based on performance and funding, offering opportunities to contribute to publications and mentorship while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or a related field by the start date.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for scientific research and willingness to learn new techniques

Responsibilities

• Rodent colony management including checking rodent colony 4 times per week, weekly genotyping, and tissue collection
• Tissue sectioning, immunohistochemistry, and imaging
• Perform primary culture of neurons and glia from rodents
• Acquire and analyze imaging data using standard image analysis and statistical software
• Help ordering equipment, supplies and chemicals for experiments, ensuring timely arrival and organization of supplies. Maintain clean and organized lab space
• Help writing and submitting biosafety protocols and standard operating procedures for chemicals and biohazards
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and organize experimental data

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication andinterperson

Demonstrated enthusiasm for scientific

Education

Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, biomedical engineering, or related field

Tools

Fiji/ImageJ

R

Python

GraphPad Prism

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for a Research Engineering/Scientist Assistant in the Department of Neuroscience on UT's main campus. The role supports hands-on cellular neuroscience research, including training in microscopy, molecular biology, and animal models, under the supervision of the principal investigator.

Initial appointment is for one year with renewal based on performance and funding, offering opportunities to contribute to publications and mentorship while