Neuroscience Research Technician II

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The Glickfeld Lab in the Department of Neurobiology at Duke University is seeking a full-time Research Technician II for Fall 2026. The lab studies how visual inputs become neuronal signals and guide behavior, using animal models, behavioral tasks, physiological recordings, and data analysis.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate seeking hands-on neuroscience experience before medical or graduate school, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing projects and to pursue an independent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Strong interest in neuroscience research and visual systems neuroscience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily animal husbandry and maintain animal colonies.
• Assist with and perform laboratory surgical procedures and post-operative care.
• Collect physiological and behavioral data from experimental studies.
• Analyze research data using established and novel computational methods.
• Collaborate with faculty, trainees, and research staff to advance the laboratory's scientific goals.
• Participate in presentations, publications, and scholarly activities.
• Pursue an independent research project based on interests and laboratory priorities.

Skills

Neuroscience research

Data analysis

MATLAB

Python

Animal handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or related field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

The Glickfeld Lab in the Department of Neurobiology at Duke University is seeking a full-time Research Technician II for Fall 2026. The lab studies how visual inputs become neuronal signals and guide behavior, using animal models, behavioral tasks, physiological recordings, and data analysis.

This role is ideal for a recent graduate seeking hands-on neuroscience experience before medical or graduate school, with opportunities to contribute to ongoing projects and to pursue an independent