Neuroscience Research Specialist

University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Research Specialist to join the lab of Dr. David Mott in Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience. You will apply cutting-edge techniques to study synaptic transmission between brain neurons and contribute to grant-supported projects.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have experience with rodents, rodent behavioral tests, and microscopy, with a strong team-oriented mindset and commitment to ethical research practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience handling rodents.
• Experience with microscopy.

Responsibilities

• Work on grant-supported projects in the lab of Dr. David Mott.
• Study synaptic transmission between excitatory and inhibitory neurons.
• Collaborate with team to conduct neuroscience experiments and analyze data.

Skills

Rodent handling

Rodent behavioral tests

Microscopy

Compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Biochemistry/Chemical Biology, Psychology, Pharmacology, or related field

Job description

University of South Carolina in Columbia seeks a Research Specialist to join the lab of Dr. David Mott in Pharmacology, Physiology & Neuroscience. You will apply cutting-edge techniques to study synaptic transmission between brain neurons and contribute to grant-supported projects.

Ideal candidates hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have experience with rodents, rodent behavioral tests, and microscopy, with a strong team-oriented mindset and commitment to ethical research practices.