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Lab Manager/Research Technician in Sensory Systems Neuroscience Lab Full-time
A full-time (40h/week) research technician/lab manager position is available in the laboratory of Benjamin D. Auerbach at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. We are a neuroscience lab investigating the synaptic and circuit mechanisms of auditory perception, plasticity and pathophysiology in rodent models of hearing and autism spectrum disorders. We use a variety of approaches including quantitative sensory behavior, in vivo multichannel electrophysiological recordings, slice physiology, optogenetics and viral targeting of defined cell-types.
Job Duties:
- Independently conduct and manage experiments including but not limited to operant and innate perceptual decision-making tasks, stereotaxic surgery, optogenetics, electrophysiological recordings, and preparing/analyzing data.
- Assist in maintaining an organized laboratory environment including inventory management, instrument calibration, ordering of supplies, and maintaining detailed experimental records.
- Assist in rodent care and husbandry, tissue processing, and genotyping.
- Facilitate communication between laboratory personnel and maintain experimental schedules.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology or related discipline. Must have basic computer literacy skills, entry level knowledge of research methods and concepts, and good communication and teamwork skills.
Preferred Skills: Applicants need not have job-related experience; however, the best candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Animal behavioral testing including but not limited to operant conditioning paradigms.
- Molecular biology techniques such as PCR, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence.
- Computer programing proficiency in MATLAB and/or Python.
Please send resume/cv, brief statement of interest, and contact details for 2-3 references to auerbachlabuiuc@gmail.com. Applications will be considered as they are received and the position will remain open until filled. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and will follow University guidelines.