Neuroscience Research Associate II - Rodent Behavior

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orsini Lab at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a full-time Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II to support an R01 project investigating neural circuit mechanisms of risky decision making and substance use. The role involves hands-on behavioral neuroscience work with preclinical rodent models on a 40-hour week at UT Main Campus.

You will conduct rodent behavioral tasks, perform injections, and assist with histology and data management, maintaining meticulous animal

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or related field.
• Minimum two years of relevant experience if no master’s degree.
• Experience in a behavioral neuroscience lab.
• Direct experience with rats required.
• Experience with rodent injections (systemic or subcutaneous).
• Strong organizational and data management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Independent and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Conduct rodent behavioral experiments (operant tasks, drug self-administration).
• Perform systemic and intracranial injections.
• Carry out stereotaxic surgeries and post-operative care.
• Support histological assays (IHC, FISH).
• Maintain animal records, inventories, and SOPs.
• Uphold lab cleanliness, organization, and safety.
• Assist with data collection and management across projects.

Skills

Neuroscience lab experience

Rats handling

Rodent injections

Data management

Communication skills

Independent & collaborative work

Flexible working hours

Education

Master’s degree in Psychology/Neuroscience or related field

Tools

Stereotaxic surgery

Immunohistochemistry

RNAscope

Fluorescent in situ hybridization

Job description

The Orsini Lab at The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a full-time Social Science/Humanities Research Associate II to support an R01 project investigating neural circuit mechanisms of risky decision making and substance use. The role involves hands-on behavioral neuroscience work with preclinical rodent models on a 40-hour week at UT Main Campus.

You will conduct rodent behavioral tasks, perform injections, and assist with histology and data management, maintaining meticulous animal