Zebrafish Neurodevelopment Researcher I

University of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Retirement plans

PSLF/Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

The University of Minnesota in Twin Cities is seeking a Researcher 1 to perform quantitative and statistical analyses of electrophysiological, optical imaging, and behavioral data from zebrafish experiments. You will work on the development of spinal locomotor circuits and collaborate with faculty, postdocs, and students.

Required qualifications include a biology-focused bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of zebrafish experience, with proficiency in zebrafish husbandry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a biological science or equivalent with at least four years education/experience.
• 1-2 years' experience working with zebrafish.
• Proficient husbandry and breeding of zebrafish.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research into the structural and functional organization of spinal locomotor circuits during development.
• Maintain zebrafish lines, genotyping, RT-PCR, immunofluorescence, microscopy and behavior.
• Supervise undergraduate students and assist with supplies.

Skills

Zebrafish experience

Genotyping

RT-PCR

Immunofluorescence

Confocal microscopy

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science

Tools

Immunocytochemistry

Molecular biology techniques

CRISPR/Cas9 mutagenesis

Microinjection

RNA/DNA purification

Plasmid preparation

Protein western blot

Job description

The University of Minnesota in Twin Cities is seeking a Researcher 1 to perform quantitative and statistical analyses of electrophysiological, optical imaging, and behavioral data from zebrafish experiments. You will work on the development of spinal locomotor circuits and collaborate with faculty, postdocs, and students.

Required qualifications include a biology-focused bachelor's degree and 1–2 years of zebrafish experience, with proficiency in zebrafish husbandry.