Job Opportunity: Research Assistant – Laboratory of Behavioral Neurobiology

Company Description:
The Rockefeller University has over 2,000 faculty, students, postdocs, technicians, clinicians and administrative personnel that work together to contribute to the university’s unique approach to science, which has produced pioneering discoveries in biology and medicine. Numerous prestigious award-winning scientists have been associated with Rockefeller, including 24 Nobel Prize winners. The university, located in the cultural haven of New York City, cultivates its own rich and stimulating environment for the intellectually curious. A robust events program, open to all employees, attracts many of the world’s foremost scientists, cultural innovators and thought leaders. We strive to attract and retain the brightest and most creative and dedicated individuals who can contribute to and enhance the university’s reputation for doing world-class science.

Role Description:
We seek a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our laboratory. Our laboratory is dedicated to studying neurobiological mechanisms underlying alcohol and drug abuse, primarily focusing on the effects of prenatal ethanol exposure on the development of embryo brains and behavior in two animal models: the zebrafish and a more complex rodent model. The Research Assistant, under the mentorship of postdocs and the Head of Lab, will perform and analyze experiments, assist in daily lab management, and contribute to scientific communications. The Research Assistant will also have the opportunity to work independently, develop an independent research project, and potentially first- or co-author publications from our lab. This position requires a 1-year commitment (longer commitment is preferred), due to substantial training effort associated with the position.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Participate in planning and preparing research protocols.
• Perform laboratory experiments including RNAscope fluorescent in situ hybridization, immunohistochemistry, qRT-PCR, confocal microscopy imaging, iDISCO, optogenetics and microscopic image analysis using Imaris software.
• Perform rodent and zebrafish-based laboratory work, including behavioral testing, animal husbandry, surgical techniques, post-operative care, and tissue sectioning.
• Perform literature searches and summaries; help to prepare poster presentations and written articles for publication, with potential for co-authorship
• Analyze data using computer software and report results to the principle investigator.
• Assists in general lab management, including ordering laboratory supplies as necessary within budgetary limits

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, neuroscience, or related field; required
• Bench research experience, especially with molecular biology techniques; required
• Experience working with rodent models and/or behavioral testing in rodents; preferred
• Can be either part-time or full-time, with at least a 1-year commitment

Preferred Skills:
• Communicate effectively in English; strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to work effectively while adapting to changing priorities
• Experience working productively both independently and in teams
• Ability to critically analyze and troubleshoot experimental protocols and data
• Ability to perform experiments and represent data in detailed, thorough and precise manner

Applications:
Please send start date availability and resume to nkhalizova@rockefeller.edu and ggulati@rockefeller.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the end of February 2020, early application is strongly encouraged.

Apply to Be a Science Fellow!

The Science Fellows are a subset of the Writing and Speaking Fellows program. We are students pursuing majors in a large variety of subjects, but have taken rigorous science courses and pursued our own research interests.

In doing so, we have realized the importance of communicating science at Barnard and beyond. We work closely with science professors across departments to support every student in developing tools to describe and interpret data, use scientific language clearly and concisely, and blend the skills learned in humanities classes with scientific ones.

Freshmen and sophomores are eligible to apply, and this is a paid position ($1050 stipend per semester). Interested in learning more? Attend the information session this Sunday, February 23, 5:00 PM (Barnard Hall 217).

Access the application (due March 2, 2020) here & resources for applicants here.

Read more about the program here & sign up for updates here.

Job Opportunity: Psychology Research at Rutgers University

We are seeking an experienced and highly-organized individual for a full-time project coordinator (PC) position with tasks comprised of activities related to a large, federally funded, multisite treatment grant and other research activities in the Dialectical Behavior Therapy Clinic at Rutgers (DBT-RU; dbt.rutgers.edu). This is a 2-year appointment, with the second year contingent on renewal. The start date is June 1, 2020.

The primary aim of the treatment grant is to evaluate different treatment sequences for suicide ideation and suicidal behavior in 700 college students across four sites, with one site being the Rutgers Newark Counseling Center. Specific PC responsibilities include 1) assisting in development and maintenance of all study protocols; 2) recruiting participants and serving as a liaison for all study staff; and 3) organizing and overseeing data collection, data entry. Additional DBT-RU activities include 1) data entry and oversight; 2) monitoring participant compliance on a study using ecological momentary assessment and psychophysiological monitoring; 3) maintaining IRB approvals; and 4) conducting literature searches and collecting scientifically and empirically supported relevant data to assist in manuscript, grant, and conference presentation preparation.

The PC will receive substantial training in behavioral treatment theories and methods; suicidology; participant recruitment and retention; data management; general research administration; and preparation of grants, manuscripts, and IRB protocols. This position offers excellent experiences for individuals seeking to apply to clinical doctoral programs or other related programs.

Applicants should have a Bachelors’ or Masters’ degree in psychology or a related field. The position requires previous experience working in psychology research as well as skills in word processing, excel, and SPSS. The person must be able to travel regularly between the Rutgers University Piscataway, NJ office and the Rutgers Newark Counseling Center (Newark, NJ). A valid driver's license and car are required to facilitate regular travel.

If you are interested in this position, please apply after 2/24/20 through the Rutgers University job portal at : http://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/111511 . Required elements include a cover letter, CV/Resume, and list of professional references.  Additional inquiries may be sent to SLRizvi@gsapp.rutgers.edu.

Review of applications will begin no later than mid-March and will continue until position is filled. Thank you for your interest!