The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Research Technician for systems neuroscience lab in sensory perception
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Urbana, Illinois, us, 61803
Job Title:
Research Technician for systems neuroscience lab in sensory perception Location:
Urbana, US Job Description The Auerbach Lab is searching for a dedicated research technician to help us understand how the brain encodes sound information in health and disease. We are a neuroscience laboratory investigating the mechanisms of auditory perception and experience-dependent plasticity in the brain. In particular, we are focused on examining pathological changes to sound perception associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and noise-induced hearing loss. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
50% Assist in rodent care, husbandry, and genotyping. 30% Independently conduct and manage experiments including but not limited to behavioral testing, tissue sectioning, histology, and in vivo electrophysiological recordings 10% Assist in maintaining an organized laboratory environment including inventory management, instrument calibration, ordering of supplies, maintaining detailed experimental records, preparing/analyze data. 10% Facilitate communication of laboratory personnel and maintain experimental schedules. Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology or related field. Preferred Qualifications:
Animal husbandry Behavioral testing including but not limited to operant/instrumental conditioning behavioral paradigms Molecular biology techniques such as PCR, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence. Computer programming proficiency in Python, R, and/or MATLAB. Application Deadline:
2025-10-31
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Research Technician for systems neuroscience lab in sensory perception Location:
Urbana, US Job Description The Auerbach Lab is searching for a dedicated research technician to help us understand how the brain encodes sound information in health and disease. We are a neuroscience laboratory investigating the mechanisms of auditory perception and experience-dependent plasticity in the brain. In particular, we are focused on examining pathological changes to sound perception associated with neurodevelopmental disorders and noise-induced hearing loss. Major Duties and Responsibilities:
50% Assist in rodent care, husbandry, and genotyping. 30% Independently conduct and manage experiments including but not limited to behavioral testing, tissue sectioning, histology, and in vivo electrophysiological recordings 10% Assist in maintaining an organized laboratory environment including inventory management, instrument calibration, ordering of supplies, maintaining detailed experimental records, preparing/analyze data. 10% Facilitate communication of laboratory personnel and maintain experimental schedules. Position Requirements and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology or related field. Preferred Qualifications:
Animal husbandry Behavioral testing including but not limited to operant/instrumental conditioning behavioral paradigms Molecular biology techniques such as PCR, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence. Computer programming proficiency in Python, R, and/or MATLAB. Application Deadline:
2025-10-31
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