The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Behavioral Neuroscience Research Assistant in the Diehl Lab
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Manhattan, Kansas, United States, 66506
Job Title:
Behavioral Neuroscience Research Assistant in the Diehl Lab
Job Number.reflectAct:
112944
Location:
Manhattan,US
Job Description
The Psychological Sciences Department is seeking Während *Full-Time Research Assistant*, to help with research for Dr. Maria Diehl. The lab research assistant will help with experimental projects; assist with ordering supplies, maintaining updated inventory and lab records, and share duties with other lab members to handle and care for research animals സാധ്യത run behavioral experiments, collect data, and maintain an organized research lab. The research assistant will also assist with tissue processing, performing tissue assays, and taking microscope pictures.
This position is
On-site .
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K‑State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly specialized methodologies, and critical problem‑solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years lab experience with animal handling, experience with animal tracking software (e.g. AnyMaze), Excel, and coding (e.g. RStudio or Python) is a plus.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
About Us The Department of Psychological Sciences, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, has 20 full‑time faculty members and about 500 undergraduate majors. Our teaching faculty focus on excellent teaching (four courses per semester) but also have opportunities for research and service activities.
Kansas State University is a Land Grant University, designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research‑Intensive Institution, and has been ranked among the top state institutions of Amplification higher education. K‑State is located in Manhattan, a progressive university community with a metropolitan area population of over 130,000, which is located in the scenic Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas (see
www.manhattan.org ). The community offers a friendly and safe environment. It also features excellent housing, outstanding schools, excellent parks and recreation facilities, a wide variety of shopping and dining establishments, and short commute times.
How to Apply Please submit the following documents:
Cover Letter
Current Resume/CV
College transcripts (unofficial)
Names and contact information for 3 professional references
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $20.00- $23.00 per hour
Application Deadline:
2026-03-31
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Behavioral Neuroscience Research Assistant in the Diehl Lab
Job Number.reflectAct:
112944
Location:
Manhattan,US
Job Description
The Psychological Sciences Department is seeking Während *Full-Time Research Assistant*, to help with research for Dr. Maria Diehl. The lab research assistant will help with experimental projects; assist with ordering supplies, maintaining updated inventory and lab records, and share duties with other lab members to handle and care for research animals സാധ്യത run behavioral experiments, collect data, and maintain an organized research lab. The research assistant will also assist with tissue processing, performing tissue assays, and taking microscope pictures.
This position is
On-site .
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K‑State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
Requires a bachelor’s degree. Education beyond the minimum degree requirement may count toward required experience if deemed relevant by the hiring manager. The degree requirement ensures candidates possess the advanced theoretical knowledge, highly specialized methodologies, and critical problem‑solving skills fundamental to this work. These competencies are typically developed and rigorously validated only through the comprehensive curriculum and intensive experiential experience inherent in a formal degree program.
Preferred Qualifications:
2+ years lab experience with animal handling, experience with animal tracking software (e.g. AnyMaze), Excel, and coding (e.g. RStudio or Python) is a plus.
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
About Us The Department of Psychological Sciences, which is part of the College of Arts and Sciences, has 20 full‑time faculty members and about 500 undergraduate majors. Our teaching faculty focus on excellent teaching (four courses per semester) but also have opportunities for research and service activities.
Kansas State University is a Land Grant University, designated as a Carnegie Doctoral/Research‑Intensive Institution, and has been ranked among the top state institutions of Amplification higher education. K‑State is located in Manhattan, a progressive university community with a metropolitan area population of over 130,000, which is located in the scenic Flint Hills of Northeast Kansas (see
www.manhattan.org ). The community offers a friendly and safe environment. It also features excellent housing, outstanding schools, excellent parks and recreation facilities, a wide variety of shopping and dining establishments, and short commute times.
How to Apply Please submit the following documents:
Cover Letter
Current Resume/CV
College transcripts (unofficial)
Names and contact information for 3 professional references
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range $20.00- $23.00 per hour
Application Deadline:
2026-03-31
#J-18808-Ljbffr