Summer Research Assistant, Behavioral Neuroscience (Student)

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Department:

College of Arts & Sciences

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Job Description

Summary

The Summer Research Assistant will support behavioral testing and

data collection for experiments involving neurobiology methods such

as optogenetics and fiber photometry. Ensure strict adherence to

laboratory protocols during study sessions.

Essential Functions:

• Support behavioral testing.
• Data collection for experiments involving neurobiology methods

such as optogenetics and fiber photometry.

• Ensure strict adherence to laboratory protocols during study

sessions.

• Other duties assigned.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Part-time.
• 20 hours per week.

Salary Range:

• $17.95 per hour.

​ Required Education and Experience:

• Academic background in Neuroscience or related fields (such as

Psychology or Health Studies).

• Prior research laboratory experience supporting the methods

stated above.

• Strong attention to detail for monitoring behavioral

studies.

Other Details

• This position is available only to enrolled American

University students.

• Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or

contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or

responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

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