Primate Cognitive Neuroscience Lab Manager and Research Assistant
The University of Chicago
Department of Neurobiology and Neuroscience Institute
Neuroscience Institute
Chicago, IL
General Summary:
The laboratory of David Freedman in the Department of Neurobiology and Neuroscience Institute at The University of Chicago investigates
the neuronal mechanisms of visual learning, memory and decision making
and is looking for a full-time research assistant to provide support for
its research with non-human primates. The successful candidate will
enjoy working in a dynamic team of around a dozen graduate students,
postdoctoral researchers, and reserach assistants, and contributing to
cutting-edge scientific research on the mechanisms of cognition and
learning in the non-human primate brain. The position is full time and
includes salary and benefits.
The laboratory is located on the main campus of The University of Chicago, in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois.
Essential Functions:
Assisting in maintaining and documenting animal health and welfare (10%); assisting in training nonhuman primates (M. Mulatta) to perform computer-based behavioral tasks (50%); maintaining and documenting the supply of laboratory consumables and equipment (10%); maintaining equipment and experimental rooms (10%); training, collaborating, and assisting new laboratory personnel (10%); assisting in surgery and other minor procedures (5%); and handling various administrative and technical tasks (5%).
Qualifications:
Education and/or experience in animal research is required. Requires
working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other related software; must
be able to produce written reports of completed work and procedures;
previous experience in a behavioral, cognitive, or neurophysiology
laboratory and/or experience with non-human primates preferred.
Mental
Demands: Ability to conduct and coordinate multiple projects, general
ability to troubleshoot and solve problems independently with limited
direction, ability to work accurately with attention to detail.
Physical Demands: Responsibilities may require walking, standing, bending, and moderate weight lifting and carrying.
Interested candidates are encouraged to send a resume/CV and brief statement of career goals to Dr. Freedman at dfreedman@uchicago.edu.
Contact Information:
David J. Freedman, Ph.D.
Website:
http://www.freedmanlab.org
E-mail Address: