Neuroscience Research Assistant

The Moorman Lab at UMass Amherst is hiring an entry-level Neuroscience Research Assistant to help with projects investigating brain changes associated with chronic alcohol.  Studies are conducted in animal models (rats and mice).  See research description here for more details.

The position is primarily hands-on research support with some shared help with lab management.  Expected salary is $40k/year.  Start date is immediately (with delays expected for processing hiring paperwork, etc.).  Duration of the position is 1-2 years provided good performance at quarterly check-ins.

The position is ideal for a recently graduated college student looking for research experience before moving on to the next step of their career.  Our lab has good experience helping research assistants transition to graduate school, and we will provide career mentoring as needed/wanted.

Responsibilities will include both research assistance (assisting with device construction, surgery, behavior, tissue processing, data analysis) and lab management (ordering, maintaining animal colonies, general lab organization and upkeep).  Applicants should have an undergraduate degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, or another relevant degree as well as some research experience.  Preference will be given to applicants with previous rodent neuroscience research experience.  The successful applicant will be trained in relevant techniques as necessary.

Additional requirements include reliability and punctuality, a strong work ethic with a desire to achieve research goals, and the ability to get along well with other members of a research team.  Willingness to work hard to learn and contribute to the research mission is the most important qualifying factor.