Neuroscience Research Assistant — Rodent Stress & Circuits (Grant-Funded)

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Tomorrow in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an entry-level neuroscience researcher to join the Geramita lab. The role focuses on how early life trauma predisposes to depression using rodent models and aims to identify novel treatment targets with clinical translation potential.

The ideal candidate has a strong neuroscience background, experience with rodents, and coding skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the mouse colony, performing experiments, and contributing to data analysis; the

Qualifications

• Strong neuroscience background required or preferred.
• Experience working with rodents required or preferred.
• Proficiency in coding and data analysis desirable.
• Familiarity with computers and standard software packages.
• Knowledge of research methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level research related functions in support of a research project(s).
• Perform more advanced clerical and/or data entry responsibilities.
• Oversee the mouse colony, manage rodent stress protocols, perform experiments and data analysis, and assist with day-to-day lab tasks.

Skills

Neuroscience

Rodent handling

Data analysis

Coding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

Common software packages

Job description

Pittsburgh Tomorrow in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an entry-level neuroscience researcher to join the Geramita lab. The role focuses on how early life trauma predisposes to depression using rodent models and aims to identify novel treatment targets with clinical translation potential.

The ideal candidate has a strong neuroscience background, experience with rodents, and coding skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the mouse colony, performing experiments, and contributing to data analysis; the