Posting Description

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, GRAYBIEL LAB, McGovern Institute for Brain Research, to join the laboratory of Professor Ann M. Graybiel, whose research focuses on identifying neural mechanisms of learning, decision-making and action control, with high relevance to clinical disorders such as Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, autism and addiction; perform a wide range of laboratory techniques applied to neuroscience, especially histology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and in situ hybridization on brain tissue; assist in animal experiments, including mouse husbandry and breeding, colony management, behavior training and analysis; perform microscopy, including confocal and epifluorescence, and image analysis; be responsible for performing complex tasks without direct supervision; and share responsibility for daily operation of the histology laboratory, including record keeping, organization, and ordering supplies, ensuring safe operation, maintaining equipment, and managing chemical inventory. Scientific growth and development will be strongly emphasized in this position and it will offer an opportunity to train with the current holder of the position in order to develop crucial skills in a field and laboratory where techniques are evolving rapidly.