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Princeton University · 9 hours ago

Research Specialist II

positionPrinceton, NJ
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$41K/yr - $60K/yr
date2+ years exp

Princeton University is seeking a Research Specialist II to join the Princeton Neuroscience Institute. The role involves managing laboratory operations, assisting researchers with experiments, and undertaking individual research projects in the Falkner lab focused on neural circuit dynamics.

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Responsibilities

Manage lab operations, including:
Lab protocols and recordkeeping practices
Preparations for inspections (IACUC and AALAC)
Manage mouse colony
Assist researchers with experiments and data analysis
Undertake individual research projects
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Wetlab experienceAnimal husbandryComputational neurosciencePython programmingMatlab programmingOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree (BA, BS) in Neuroscience or related field plus 2+ years of wetlab experience
Excellent organizational skills
Experience with mice and running rodent behavior including animal husbandry
Experience with methods in computational neuroscience
Proficient with programming in Python and/or Matlab

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit program

Company

Princeton University

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Princeton University is a private Ivy League university that offers a variety of master’s degrees and Ph. D.s.
dateFounded in 1764
location
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.princeton.edu

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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$11.44M
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan FoundationNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-06-06Grant· $2M
2023-08-14Grant
2022-02-15Grant· $5.5M

Leadership Team

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Amy Robinson Sterling
Executive Director, Eyewire
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Anne-Marie Maman
Founding Director - Princeton Entrepreneurship Council
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