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<span style="font-size: 14px;"><b>RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSITION</b></span>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The Neuroscience of Attention & Perception (NA&P) Laboratory (led by Dr. Sabine Kastner, see </span><a href="https://scholar.princeton.edu/napl/)" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">https://scholar.princeton.edu/napl/)</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Responsibilities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<span 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). <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Qualifications<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, physics, math, computer science or a related field is required.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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computer skills are required, programming skills are considered a significant plus.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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have excellent references that highlight the candidate’s experience, organization skills, and willingness to work as part of a research team.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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pass MRI safety screening.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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years commitment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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position is subject to the University's background check policy.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For inquiries or to apply, please send your CV and a brief statement of interests to Dr. Kastner (</span><a href="mailto:skastner@princeton.edu" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);"><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">skastner@princeton.edu</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">). </span></p>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">For further information, see <o:p></o:p></span><a href="http://esearch-princeton.icims.com/jobs/18808/research-specialist-ii/job?hub=15&_gl=1*1vip4fx*_ga*MjEwMzA4MjI2LjE3MDY3NTg1OTM.*_ga_5Y2BYGL910*MTcxMjA4NTkzNi42LjAuMTcxMjA4NTkzNi4wLjAuMA..&mobile=false&width=1110&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240" style="color: rgb(149, 79, 114);">esearch-princeton.icims.com/jobs/18808/research-specialist-ii/job?hub=15&_gl=1*1vip4fx*_ga*MjEwMzA4MjI2LjE3MDY3NTg1OTM.*_ga_5Y2BYGL910*MTcxMjA4NTkzNi42LjAuMTcxMjA4NTkzNi4wLjAuMA..&mobile=false&width=1110&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-300&jun1offset=-240</a></p>
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