Neuroscience Research Technician II – Visual Systems

Duke University; Durham (NC); Presencial; USD 43.000 - 61.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Join the Glickfeld Lab in the Duke University Department of Neurobiology as a Research Technician II beginning Fall 2026. You will contribute to cutting‑edge neuroscience research on neural mechanisms of visual processing and behavior, working with animal models, physiology, and data analysis.

The role offers opportunities to lead an independent project, collaborate with a diverse team, and develop hands‑on experience for medical or graduate school.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

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

Herramientas

MATLAB

Python

Descripción del empleo

Join the Glickfeld Lab in the Duke University Department of Neurobiology as a Research Technician II beginning Fall 2026. You will contribute to cutting‑edge neuroscience research on neural mechanisms of visual processing and behavior, working with animal models, physiology, and data analysis.

The role offers opportunities to lead an independent project, collaborate with a diverse team, and develop hands‑on experience for medical or graduate school.