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University of Utah ยท 1 hour ago

Research Associate

positionSalt Lake City, UT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$65K/yr - $80K/yr
date5+ years exp

The University of Utah is seeking a Research Associate to assist with ongoing projects in the Osterhout lab focused on neurological mechanisms underlying sickness behaviors. The role involves performing behavioral studies, protein and RNA expression analyses, and leading experiments in collaboration with other teams.

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Responsibilities

Assist with advanced behavioral studies
Use commercial and machine-learning-based tools for behavior analysis
Perform brain histology for immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization
Lead experiments in cross-campus collaborations
Help train junior members of the lab
Keep thorough records of experimental design and results

Qualification

Ph.D. in Biological SciencesBehavioral studiesMouse modelsComputational analysisCommunication skillsTime-management skills

Required

A high degree of motivation, communication, and time-management skills is required
Assist with advanced behavioral studies
Use commercial and machine-learning-based tools for behavior analysis
Perform brain histology for immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization
Lead experiments in cross-campus collaborations
Help train junior members of the lab
Keep thorough records of experimental design and results

Preferred

Ph.D. in Biological Sciences or related field
5+ years postdoctoral experience or equivalent
Experience working with mouse models
Experience in computational analysis
Experience working in team settings

Company

University of Utah

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The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
dateFounded in 1850
location
Salt Lake City, ut, US
people-size10001+ employees
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http://utah.edu

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