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Overview The Department of Neuroscience is a basic research department focusing on synaptic biology and glia biology. The lab of Dr. Dulla investigates how synapses are formed and remodeled in the developing nervous system with a broad focus on neurological disease and epilepsy. We address this question in mouse models and apply electrophysiological and imaging approaches, together with mouse behavioral and in vivo electrophysiological studies.
What You’ll Do In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, you develop and modify techniques and protocols, contribute to research design focusing on how neuroinflammation contributes to behavioral dysfunction associated with long-term Lyme disease. You work independently performing a wide range of specialized techniques and experiments including animal behavior, immunolabeling, microscopy, data analysis, writing materials for publication and presentation, and may supervise or direct others in the laboratory. You help manage laboratory operations and aid in lab maintenance and ordering.
Essential Functions
Conduct specialized laboratory experiments including animal behavior
Perform tissue preparation and imaging
Develop research study design, techniques and protocols in collaboration with the Principal Investigator
Review results and suggest modifications to experiments and protocols where necessary
Oversee collection and data entry of results
Analyze and interpret data and draft results of experiments
Write summaries and material for presentation and publication
What We’re Looking For Basic Requirements
Knowledge and skills typically acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in science and 3-5 years of related laboratory experience OR a Master’s degree and up to one year laboratory experience
Extensive experience in rodent behavioral testing
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in science
Knowledge of and experience with advanced laboratory techniques and procedures, data interpretation and statistical analysis
Pay Range Minimum $49,500.00, Midpoint $62,000.00, Maximum $74,500.00. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education
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Research Assistant
role at
Tufts University .
Overview The Department of Neuroscience is a basic research department focusing on synaptic biology and glia biology. The lab of Dr. Dulla investigates how synapses are formed and remodeled in the developing nervous system with a broad focus on neurological disease and epilepsy. We address this question in mouse models and apply electrophysiological and imaging approaches, together with mouse behavioral and in vivo electrophysiological studies.
What You’ll Do In collaboration with the Principal Investigator, you develop and modify techniques and protocols, contribute to research design focusing on how neuroinflammation contributes to behavioral dysfunction associated with long-term Lyme disease. You work independently performing a wide range of specialized techniques and experiments including animal behavior, immunolabeling, microscopy, data analysis, writing materials for publication and presentation, and may supervise or direct others in the laboratory. You help manage laboratory operations and aid in lab maintenance and ordering.
Essential Functions
Conduct specialized laboratory experiments including animal behavior
Perform tissue preparation and imaging
Develop research study design, techniques and protocols in collaboration with the Principal Investigator
Review results and suggest modifications to experiments and protocols where necessary
Oversee collection and data entry of results
Analyze and interpret data and draft results of experiments
Write summaries and material for presentation and publication
What We’re Looking For Basic Requirements
Knowledge and skills typically acquired through a Bachelor’s degree in science and 3-5 years of related laboratory experience OR a Master’s degree and up to one year laboratory experience
Extensive experience in rodent behavioral testing
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in science
Knowledge of and experience with advanced laboratory techniques and procedures, data interpretation and statistical analysis
Pay Range Minimum $49,500.00, Midpoint $62,000.00, Maximum $74,500.00. Salary is based on related experience, expertise, and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries Higher Education
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