Research Assistant – Laboratory of Neurobiology Position Available In Suffolk, Massachusetts

About the Opportunity

JOB SUMMARY

As a key member of an interdisciplinary team, the Research Assistant will be responsible for completing complex tasks related to the research in the Laboratory of Neurobiology. In particular, the Research Assistant will perform experiments in behavioral neurobiology using established procedures and further developing existing protocols; collect and analyze large data sets; adhere to the principles of Good Laboratory Practice; assist in the preparation of figures for manuscripts and grant proposals; participate in training of undergraduate researchers; maintain lab equipment, order supplies, and contribute to the care of the lab’s fish stock. The Research Assistant will work closely wither other scientists in the lab and report directly to the Principal Investigator. There will be the opportunity to co-author scientific publications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Experimentation:

Setting up and performing experiments involving live fish; recording data.

Data management and analysis:

Management of large data sets; analysis of the data using specialized software, custom-written MATLAB scripts, and SPSS.

Documentation:

Maintaining detailed records of experiments.

Preparation of figures for manuscripts:

Preparing figures for scientific publications using EXCEL and CorelDraw.

Animal care:

Maintaining the lab’s stock of tropical fish.

Research support:

Interacting with other scientists and assisting the Principal Investigator with other job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualified candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of science (e.g., biology, behavioral neuroscience) and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a research lab setting. Attention to detail, strong organizational and quantitative skills, as well as the ability to work both on a self-directed basis and in a team are essential. Position Type Research Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation.

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//hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

106

S Expected Hiring Range:

$47,890.00 – $65,848.75 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact. Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions. The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver. Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment. Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind.