Higher Education, Research, Academia

Research Specialist I

Princeton, NJOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)$41,000–$60,000 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

Neuroscience
Python
Matlab
mice
rodent behavior
Data Analysis
Mouse Colony Management
breeding
genotyping

Nice to have

Computational Neuroscience
laboratory experience
animal husbandry
rodents

Role summary

Princeton University's Neuroscience Institute is seeking a full-time Research Specialist I for the Falkner Lab. This one-year position, with potential for renewal, focuses on neural circuit dynamics in subcortical circuits during social behavior. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or a related field, excellent organizational skills, and proficiency in Python and/or Matlab. Responsibilities include maintaining lab space and equipment, supporting mouse colony management, and assisting researchers with data collection and analysis. Preferred qualifications include computational neuroscience methods, laboratory experience, and animal husbandry.

Overview

A full time research specialist position is available in the Falkner Lab at the Princeton University’s Neuroscience Institute Research in the lab focuses on neural circuit dynamics in subcortical circuits during social behavior (see https://www.falknerlab.com/).

The successful candidate will be motivated and hard-working with excellent organizational skills and ability to acquire new skills. This is a one-year position with the possibility of renewal contingent upon funding availability and performance.

Responsibilities

Maintain lab space and equipment
Support mouse colony management (breeding, genotyping, etc.)
Assist researchers with data collection and analysis
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Essential Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (BA, BS) in Neuroscience or related field.
Excellent organizational skills.
Outstanding references.
Experience with mice and running rodent behavior
Proficient with programming in Python and/or Matlab

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with methods in computational neuroscience.
1 year minimum of laboratory experience pre- or post-baccalaureate.
Experience with animal husbandry (rodents)

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

If the salary range on the posted position shows an hourly rate, this is the baseline; the actual hourly rate may be higher, depending on the position and factors listed above.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Standard Weekly Hours

36.25

Eligible for Overtime

Yes

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Probationary Period

90 days

Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail)

Physical Capacity Exam Required

Valid Driver's License Required

No #LI-ZY1

Salary Range

$41,000 to $60,000

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