Neuroscience Research Specialist — 1-Year, Full-Time

UC Santa Barbara; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA, invites applications for a Junior Specialist in neuroscience and behavior research. The role focuses on biobehavioral consequences of repeated stimulant and alcohol exposure, involving design assistance, rat and mouse behavioral assays, and collaboration with the PI.

You will perform immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry, help manage IACUC protocols, train undergraduate research assistants, handle data management and analysis, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Neuroscience or related field.
• 12 months of experience with rats/mice in a research setting.
• Experience with standard lab techniques is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist with study design and conduct rat and mouse behavioral studies.
• Perform immunoblotting and immunohistochemical procedures with image analysis.
• Train undergraduate RAs and manage data collection and statistics.
• Support PI and lab meetings, and contribute to presentations and manuscripts.
• Help maintain IACUC protocols and order lab supplies to support projects.

Skills

Behavioral research

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Psychology/Neuroscience or related field

Tools

Immunoblotting

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

UC Santa Barbara in Santa Barbara, CA, invites applications for a Junior Specialist in neuroscience and behavior research. The role focuses on biobehavioral consequences of repeated stimulant and alcohol exposure, involving design assistance, rat and mouse behavioral assays, and collaboration with the PI.

You will perform immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry, help manage IACUC protocols, train undergraduate research assistants, handle data management and analysis, and contribute to