Neuroscience Research Assistant — Vision Center (12-Month)

University of Missouri-Kansas City; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology seeks outstanding candidates for full-time Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant positions in the Vision Research Center. You will support preclinical neuroscience, physiology, histology, and microscopy projects under NIH funding.

Positions are 12-month full-time contracts with benefit eligibility, joining a highly qualified research team advancing ocular research and potential cures for vision

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in neuroscience, preclinical research, physiology, histology and/or microscopy techniques.
• Master's degree in a related medical or science field and 2+ years of experience in neuroscience, preclinical research, physiology, histology and/or microscopy techniques.
• Experience in preclinical research and physiology is a preferred qualification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preclinical research, neuroscience, physiology, histology and microscopy experiments for NIH-funded projects.
• Maintain preclinical research, physiology, histology and microscopy equipment; order routine supplies; prepare technical reports; archive data.
• Work as part of a highly qualified research group to advance ocular research and potential cures/treatments for vision degenerative conditions.

Skills

neuroscience

preclinical research

physiology

histology

microscopy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine’s Department of Ophthalmology seeks outstanding candidates for full-time Research Assistant or Senior Research Assistant positions in the Vision Research Center. You will support preclinical neuroscience, physiology, histology, and microscopy projects under NIH funding.

Positions are 12-month full-time contracts with benefit eligibility, joining a highly qualified research team advancing ocular research and potential cures for vision