Research Assistant I, Grade 13 |
| December 12, 2011 - February 08, 2012 |
| Location: | New York, NY |
| Salary Range: | $37,436.00 to $ 38,496.00 Plus $3,026.00 Location Pay |
| Exempt/Non-Exempt: | Exempt |
| Benefits: | Full Benefits According to Percentage of Full Time |
| Employment Type: | Full Time |
| Division/Department: | PI- Clinical Therapeutics |
| Description: | This position is for a post-doctoral level researcher in a neuroscience laboratory investigating potential pathogenic mechanisms and treatment targets in mental illness, specifically disorders of impulsivity such as gambling and addiction.
The work focuses on how abnormalities in expression of serotonin receptors may lead to impulsivity. Mouse models are used to address these questions. |
| Duties: | Responsibilities consist of performing experiments leading to the investigation of the role of serotonin receptors in impulsivity.
Specific responsibilities will include (but are not limited to):
1) maintenance of transgenic mouse lines required for experiments (organization of the rodent colony, genotyping and breeding rodents for behavioral experiments, collecting tissue samples for experimental analysis);
2) generating behavioral cohorts and carrying out behavioral experiments;
3) developing operant tasks;
4) performing immunohistochemical analysis of tissue (in situ hybridization, autoradiography;
5) performing stereotactic surgery (including viral injections) in rodents;
6) data analysis;
7) manuscript writing and publication; and
8) attending translational research meetings focusing on the topic of impulsivity.
All data obtained must be recorded in detail, including a record of animal husbandry and stocks or other reagents generated. The ideal candidate will also have a strong background in neuroscience, and high-quality publications.
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| Qualifications: | Ph.D. in chemistry, biology, physics, or neuroscience-related field preferred (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
At least 3 years of experience with rodent experiments, including rodent colony maintenance, genotyping, and behavioral experiments. Must have completed a Ph.D. thesis. Must be able to work independently following initial instruction.
The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent benefits package, AA/EEO Employer.
Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org then click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.
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