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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Neuroscience of Attention & Perception (NA&P) Laboratory (led by Dr. Sabine Kastner, see <a href="https://scholar.princeton.edu/napl/)" class="">https://scholar.princeton.edu/napl/)</a> 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.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">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.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Responsibilities<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">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).</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b class=""><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Qualifications<o:p class=""></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="" style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span class="" style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span dir="LTR" class=""></span><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">A
bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, physics, math, computer science or a related field is required.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="" style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span class="" style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span dir="LTR" class=""></span><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Basic
computer skills are required, programming skills are considered a significant plus.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="" style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span class="" style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span dir="LTR" class=""></span><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Must
have excellent references that highlight the candidate’s experience, organization skills, and willingness to work as part of a research team.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="" style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span class="" style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span dir="LTR" class=""></span><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Successfully
pass MRI safety screening.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="" style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span class="" style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span dir="LTR" class=""></span><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">2
years commitment.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span class="" style="font-family: Symbol;">·<span class="" style="font-stretch: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></span><span dir="LTR" class=""></span><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">This
position is subject to the University's background check policy.<o:p class=""></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For inquiries or to apply, please send your CV and a brief statement of interests to Dr. Kastner (<a href="mailto:skastner@princeton.edu" class="">skastner@princeton.edu</a>).</span></p>
<span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Princeton University is an </span><span class="" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.princeton.edu/hr/policies/statement/1.0/1.0.1/" class=""><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(220, 161, 13); text-decoration: none;">Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer</span></a></span><span class="" style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender
identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. </span>
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