Neuroscience Research Technician II — Visual Systems & Data

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

Job summary

Join the Glickfeld Lab in the Department of Neurobiology at Duke University for a full‑time Research Technician II position starting Fall 2026. You will study how visual inputs are transformed into neural signals and influence behavior, with opportunities to lead an independent project.

Responsibilities include animal handling, surgical procedures, data collection, and advanced data analysis using MATLAB or Python. Ideal for recent graduates pursuing research careers.

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

Strong interest in neuroscience

Excellent organizational

Communication skills

Independent and collaborative work

Education

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

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Join the Glickfeld Lab in the Department of Neurobiology at Duke University for a full‑time Research Technician II position starting Fall 2026. You will study how visual inputs are transformed into neural signals and influence behavior, with opportunities to lead an independent project.

Responsibilities include animal handling, surgical procedures, data collection, and advanced data analysis using MATLAB or Python. Ideal for recent graduates pursuing research careers.