Columbia University’s Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute is seeking a highly-motivated individual to fill the position of a Research Staff Assistant. The position is in a neuroscience laboratory performing state-of-the-art research linking neural circuits to function, including studies of learning, sensory processing, and motor behavior in electric fish and mice.

See https://sawtell-lab.neuroscience.columbia.edu/ for more details.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Animal colony management.

• Assist PI and senior researchers with ongoing research projects by performing histology, microscopy, behavioral studies, and stereotaxic surgeries in mice.

• Perform General Lab duties such as making reagents and solutions.

• Supporting purchases of lab equipment and supplies, sustaining lab inventories, and ensuring timely maintenance of lab equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must have a science-related Bachelor’s degree. Two (2) years of previous experience in a related field.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.