Lab Manager and Research Assistant in Primate Cognitive Neuroscience at U of Chicago
David Freedman
Primate Neuroscience Lab Manager and Research Assistant
University of Chicago
Department of Neurobiology
Neuroscience Institute
Chicago, IL
General Summary:
The laboratory of David Freedman in the Department of Neurobiology and Neuroscience Institute at The University of Chicago investigates the neuronal mechanisms of visual learning, memory and decision making and is looking for a full-time lab manager and research assistant to provide support for its research with non-human primates. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a leadership role in a dynamic team of more than a dozen graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, and reserach assistants, and contributing to cutting-edge scientific research on the mechanisms of cognition in the non-human primate brain.
The laboratory is located on the main campus of The University of Chicago, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
Essential Functions:
Assisting in maintaining and documenting animal health and welfare (20%); assisting in training nonhuman primates (M. Mulatta) to perform computer-based behavioral tasks (25%); maintaining and documenting the supply of laboratory consumables and equipment (15%); maintaining equipment and experimental rooms (15%); training, collaborating, and assisting new laboratory personnel (10%); assisting in surgery and other minor procedures (10%); and handling various administrative tasks (5%).
Qualifications: Education and/or experience in animal research is required. Requires working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other related software; must be able to produce written reports of completed work and procedures; previous experience in a behavioral, cognitive, or neurophysiology laboratory and/or experience with non-human primates preferred.
Mental Demands: Ability to conduct and coordinate multiple projects, general ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently with limited direction, ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
Physical Demands: Responsibilities may require walking, standing, bending, and moderate weight lifting and carrying.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a resume/CV and brief statement of career goals to Dr. Freedman at dfre...@uchicago.edu.
Contact Information:
David J. Freedman, Ph.D.
Website:
http://www.freedmanlab.org
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