Posting Number: S05650P

Department: Neuroscience

Salary Range: $36,000 - $40,000, DOQ

Pay Basis: Monthly

Position Status: Regular full-time

Location: Richardson

Job Description:

We are seeking a full-time Research Assistants I to join Dr. Zirong Gu in his lab. This position will provide technical assistant for various research projects and conduct research activities according to research protocol. These individuals will play a crucial role in conducting neurobiological experiments, managing our mouse colony, performing genotyping, and undertaking lab-related administrative duties.

The Gu Lab focuses on exploring how basal ganglia outputs interact with other brain regions to select, initiate, and execute motivated behavior in both health and disease. To accomplish this, we employ a range of advanced techniques, including single-cell/nucleus RNA sequencing, sophisticated viral tracing, machine learning-assisted mapping and reconstruction of brain-wide circuitry, behavioral clustering, cell-type and action-specific Cal-light tagging, closed-loop optogenetic manipulation, calcium imaging, and neuropixels recordings. Our aim is to elucidate the mechanisms at the circuit level that underpin basal ganglia function and its dysfunctions, with the ultimate goal of identifying novel therapeutic targets for a spectrum of diseases related to the basal ganglia, such as addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and Parkinson’s Disease.

The Gu Lab provides a vibrant, supportive, and collaborative research environment conducive to professional growth. We welcome driven individuals keen on making significant contributions to neuroscience research, and we seek a commitment of at least two years to ensure continuity and progress in research. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and a cover letter/letter of application.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in one of the basic sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience in customer service or in daily interactions in a public services environment.

Preferred Education and Experience:

PREFERRED :

• Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, or a closely related field.

• A readiness to work with mice; prior experience in mice handling and colony management is advantageous but not mandatory.

• Previous laboratory research experience in neuroscience or molecular biology is desirable. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of basic molecular biology (e.g., genotyping PCR ) techniques.

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