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    Princeton University

    Higher Education

    Research Specialist I

    Princeton, United StatesOn-SiteFull-time1+ yrs experience$41k – $60k / yearPosted 1w ago
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    Job description

    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)

    No

    Physical Capacity Exam Required

    No

    Valid Driver's License Required

    No
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    Salary Range

    $41,000 to $60,000

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    Princeton University

    Princeton University is a private Ivy League research university in Princeton, New Jersey. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the United States.

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