Duke University · 4 weeks ago
Research Technician II - Psychiatry - Collective for Psychiatric Neuroengineering
Durham, NC
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $28/hrDuke University School of Medicine is a prestigious institution known for its research and medical education. The Research Technician II position in the Collective for Psychiatric Neuroengineering involves providing hands-on support for research studies related to psychiatric disorders and their biological underpinnings.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and other lab staff on the design, preparation, and execution of experiments
Handle and train mice for behavioral experiments
Perform histology, dissect neural tissue in mice, and perform survival stereotactic surgeries for precise delivery of viral vectors into the brain
Build microwire electrodes
Analyze data using standard and machine learning algorithms
Participate in laboratory meetings and read literature applicable to the research area
Maintain a lab notebook of raw data and organize data for analysis by senior lab members
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein
Qualification
Required
Work requires a bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology or other related scientific fields
None required above education/training requirement or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Ability to work with laboratory mice, including routine handling and participation in behavioral and surgical procedures
Must complete Duke's required animal handling and biosafety training upon hire
Must adhere to all institutional and federal regulations for animal research
Occasional evening or weekend work may be required depending on experimental schedules
Preferred
Prior experience working with mouse models, including handling, behavioral assays, or stereotaxic procedures
Familiarity with neurophysiology or electrophysiology techniques (e.g., EEG, LFP recordings, optogenetics)
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to follow complex experimental protocols
Prior experience in a research laboratory setting, particularly within neuroscience or psychiatry
Benefits
Health insurance plans
Generous paid time off
Retirement programs with employer contributions
Tuition assistance for employees and their children
Company
Duke University
Duke University is a private research university providing undergraduate and postgraduate education in medicine and other disciplines.
Founded in 1838
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$71.15MKey Investors
North Carolina Biotechnology CenterUS Department of EnergyGlaucoma Research Foundation
2023-02-17Grant· $0.11M
2022-09-19Grant
2022-03-09Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Barry Myers
Professor and Director
Dan Ariely
Professor
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