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Research Associate

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Requisition Information

Requisition Title Research Associate
Requisition Number 02552-R
Opening Information

Job Status Full Time
Position Category Science/Research
Education Required Undergraduate Degree
Experience Required 5 - 7 Years
Position Description

Research Associate, Neuro-Imaging Core Facility Coordinator

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is seeking an outstanding candidate to join our new Neuro-Imaging Core Facility as a Research Associate. This is a PhD level position that will help develop this new facility and provide critical technical and scientific expertise to CSHL neuroscientists applying new technologies (optical, ultrasound, electrophysiology) to their experimental questions. Specific responsibilities include:

1) maintain and optimize equipment (optical/ultrasound/behavior rigs) to match technical specifications;
2) train users in instrument operation procedures, and establish pipelines for extraction of data;
3) assist CSHL neuroscientists with design and implementation of studies using the facility, including regulatory requirements and data analysis;
4) oversee day-to-day operations including managing work flow, developing protocols, and monitoring budget;
5) provide information related to work done in the facility in support of CSHL neuroscientists submitting grants or manuscripts.

Position Requirements

Education: PhD in Systems Neuroscience (or related area) required, engineering background encouraged.

Experience: At least 3 yrs experience working with various imaging/recording modalities and behavioral rigs in a research setting. First-hand expertise in design, custom building and use of a range of imaging/electrophysiology methods and setting-up data extraction pipelines.

Degree of Supervision: Capable of independently providing all core services from inception to completion. Discusses future direction for the core facility with faculty head.

CSHL is a world-renown research and educational institution with programs in cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, and quantitative biology. Located on the North Shore of Long Island 30 miles from New York City, the Laboratory has a rich and successful research environment, as well as an innovative graduate school. CSHL is dedicated to building and maintaining a diverse work environment and strongly encourages applications from women and underrepresented minorities.

If interested, please reach out to Professor Florin Albeanu at albeanu@cshl.edu and apply for this position via the CSHL careers website at: http://cshl.peopleadmin.com/postings/16338

Position Number: 02552-R

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information about CSHL, please visit us at www.cshl.edu.

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