Research Assistant III

Life in Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburgh Tomorrow in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks an entry-level neuroscience researcher to join the Geramita lab. The role focuses on how early life trauma predisposes to depression using rodent models and aims to identify novel treatment targets with clinical translation potential.

The ideal candidate has a strong neuroscience background, experience with rodents, and coding skills. Responsibilities include overseeing the mouse colony, performing experiments, and contributing to data analysis; the

Qualifications

• Strong neuroscience background required or preferred.
• Experience working with rodents required or preferred.
• Proficiency in coding and data analysis desirable.
• Familiarity with computers and standard software packages.
• Knowledge of research methodology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level research related functions in support of a research project(s).
• Perform more advanced clerical and/or data entry responsibilities.
• Oversee the mouse colony, manage rodent stress protocols, perform experiments and data analysis, and assist with day-to-day lab tasks.

Skills

Neuroscience

Rodent handling

Data analysis

Coding

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college

Tools

Common software packages

Job description

In the Geramita lab we study how early life trauma predisposes individuals to depression. Specifically, we’re interested in exploring how early life stress in rodentsalters the development of corticostriatal circuits and causes anhedonia, the inability to experience pleasure. The goal is to find novel treatment targets that can be translated to the clinic.

The ideal candidate would have a strong neuroscience background, a history of working with rodents, and proficiency in coding. They will also oversee the mouse colony, manage rodent stress protocols, perform experiments and data analysis, and help with day-to-day lab functions.

This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities:

• Perform entry level research related functions in support of a research project(s).
• Perform more advanced clerical and/or data entry responsibilities.

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Some college preferred.
• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.
• Knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.
• Prior research experience preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

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