Research Technician

The Department of Neuroscience is a basic science department that focuses on cutting-edge research in the areas of synapse development and function, sensory systems, and complex behavior, cognitive neuroscience, and behavioral neurobiology. The Dr. Emily Newman lab is supported by funding from the federal government as well as university funds. The faculty within the department is also extensively involved with the Graduate School of Biomedical Science Program in Neuroscience as well as teaching within the medical school.

In collaboration with Dr. Newman, the candidate will learn to perform fundamental and advanced experimental behavioral neuroscience techniques. The ideal candidate is seeking postbaccalaureate training in systems and behavioral neuroscience approaches over 3 years prior to applying for graduate programs in related areas of biomedical research. The candidate will help maintain a small transgenic rodent colony, order basic laboratory supplies and track inventory. In addition, the candidate will receive training to conduct experiments, analyze data, interpret results and assist in writing materials for publication and presentation. The candidate is expected to engage as a team member, working in collaboration with graduate and postdoctoral trainees and with other laboratories in the Tufts Department of Neuroscience and across the broader Boston Neuroscience community.

• Conduct specialized laboratory experiments
  
• Aid in the maintenance of a small transgenic rodent colony
• Perform stereotaxic surgeries for behavioral neuroscience experiments
• Collect and slice tissue and perform floating slice immunohistochemistry and collect associated slide-mounted photomicrographs
  
• Order supplies and organize inventory

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in science and 0-1 years of related laboratory experience, ideally in a behavioral neuroscience setting using rodent models