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Research Assistant / Research Technician / Researcher / Scientist
Research Technician – Neuroscience Full-time
The Devineni Lab at Emory University is seeking a full-time research technician to perform studies in fruit flies (Drosophila) investigating how neural circuits in the brain process sensory information. Experiments may include testing fly behavior, optogenetic manipulations of neuronal activity, dissections and immunostaining of fly brains, and in vivo calcium imaging of neural activity. Depending on the person’s interests and skills, they may also assist in building experimental hardware or writing software. Other responsibilities will include general lab tasks such as ordering supplies and maintaining fly stocks. The research specialist will work closely with the principal investigator, and contributions to projects will merit authorship on resulting publications.
Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree, previous research experience, and a background in a STEM field such as neuroscience, biology, engineering, or computer science. Experience working with Drosophila, using neuroscience techniques, and/or programming (ideally in MATLAB or Python) will be viewed favorably. Candidates should have good organizational and problem-solving skills, the ability to multitask, and attention to detail. A one-year commitment is required; two years is preferred. Please email Dr. Devineni (anita.devineni@emory.edu) with a resume/CV and a cover letter describing your background, interests, and career goals.