[visionlist] RA position in Kastner lab at Princeton

[Sabine Kastner]

The Neuroscience of Attention & Perception (NA&P) Laboratory (led by Dr. Sabine Kastner, see https://scholar.princeton.edu/napl/) 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.
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.
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 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.

•      2 years commitment.

•      This position is subject to the University's background check policy.


For inquiries or to apply, please send your CV and a brief statement of interests to Dr. Kastner (skastner at princeton.edu<mailto:skastner at princeton.edu>).
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer<http://www.princeton.edu/hr/policies/statement/1.0/1.0.1/> 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.
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