Lab Research Analyst I

School of Medicine:

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

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The laboratory studies how neural circuits represent and process sensory information, using a combination of in vivo electrophysiology, optogenetics, and behavioral experiments in mice. The successful candidate will work closely with the principal investigator and other laboratory members on ongoing research projects, gaining hands-on experience with modern systems neuroscience techniques and participating in the scientific process from experimental design through data analysis and interpretation. This position is particularly well-suited to individuals considering graduate study in neuroscience or related fields.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a small transgenic mouse colony
• Stereotactic surgeries, histology, and immunohistochemistry 
• Training and testing mice on odor detection and discrimination tasks 
• Recording and analysis of electrophysiological recordings from mouse brains 
• Designing and building (hardware and software) new experimental set-ups 
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Minimum Requirements

• Work requires a bachelor's degree in botany, biology, zoology, psychology or other directly related scientific field.
• Work requires two years of research experience. A related master's degree may offset required years of experience on a 1:1 basis, e.g., a two-year master's degree in lieu of two years of experience. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Other Requirements

Application materials must include:

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Names of three professional references

Work Arrangement

• Onsite Duke University in Durham, North Carolina.

Choose Duke.

Duke University is consistently recognized among the top research institutions in the United States and around the world. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke offers a collaborative academic environment where researchers work across disciplines to address important challenges in healthcare and science.

As a Lab Research Analyst in the Department of Neurobiology, you will have the opportunity to work with leading investigators, contribute to impactful and innovative research, while building a strong publication record.