Neuroscience Research Technician — Fly Genomics & Behavior

Southern Methodist University Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Methodist University Inc in Dallas, TX is seeking a Research Technician (HR Title: Research Assistant) to support and conduct molecular and quantitative behavioral experiments studying how environment shapes aggressive interactions in fruit flies. The role includes experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of lab experience in molecular biology and neuroscience methods, plus strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Familiarity with molecular biology techniques (e.g. western blotting, gel electrophoresis, genetic crosses) and neuroscience approaches (optogenetics, connectomics, calcium imaging) required.
• Minimum 2 years of molecular biology lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Support collaborative research by maintaining fly stocks, setting up behavioral arenas, and performing standard molecular biology techniques (PCR, gel electrophoresis).
• Develop and execute an independent research project.
• Assist with lab management and organization.

Skills

Molecular biology

Data analysis

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organization

Drosophila melanogaster

Python

MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Gel electrophoresis

PCR

Job description

Southern Methodist University Inc in Dallas, TX is seeking a Research Technician (HR Title: Research Assistant) to support and conduct molecular and quantitative behavioral experiments studying how environment shapes aggressive interactions in fruit flies. The role includes experimental design, data interpretation, and scientific collaboration.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree with at least 2 years of lab experience in molecular biology and neuroscience methods, plus strong