[visionlist] Research Assistant in Kastner lab at Princeton

[Sabine Kastner]

RESEARCH ASSISTANT IN KASTNER LAB AT PRINCETON

The Neuroscience of Attention & Perception (NA&P) Laboratory (led by Dr. Sabine Kastner) at the Princeton Neuroscience Institute, Princeton University, is seeking a research assistant to work as a full-time Research Specialist to assist researchers performing non-human primate (NHP) studies. The successful candidate will work in the NHP branch of the laboratory, which studies neural mechanisms of cognition in the primate brain using a wide range of experimental neuroscience techniques, including electrophysiological recordings, micro-stimulation, MR imaging, and behavioral approaches. To apply, please send an e-mail with your CV and a statement of purpose to skastner at princeton.edu.

This position is ideally suited for a candidate who plans on future graduate school studies in neuroscience, psychology, or a related field. We are seeking an extremely motivated candidate who is interested in both animal care and scientific research. A 2-yr commitment is preferred.

Responsibilities
The primary responsibilities of this position are to (1) work closely with postdoctoral researchers and graduate students to train macaques on behavioral/cognitive tasks, (2) assist lab members with data analyses, MRI imaging, and surgical procedures, and (3) assist in management of the animal colony (in close collaboration with the veterinary staff and lab manager).

Qualifications

·      A bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, physics, math, computer science, engineering or a related field is required.

·      Basic computer skills are required, programming skills are considered a significant plus.

·      Must have excellent references that highlight the candidate’s experience, organization skills, and willingness to work as part of a research team.

·      Successfully pass MRI safety screening.

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