About the role#
Rutgers University is hiring a Temporary Research Assistant for the Brain Health Institute. This part-time position involves supporting laboratory research on the neural mechanisms of auditory decision-making.
What you'll do#
- Train gerbils and run behavioral experiments.
- Process brain tissue after experiments.
- Perform microscopy and anatomical analysis on tissue samples.
- Manage the gerbil colony.
- Maintain detailed research and experimentation records.
- Assist with data entry and computer analysis.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in an undergraduate program for psychology, biology, neuroscience, or a related field.
- Basic computer skills for data organization and entry.
- Previous experience handling animals is preferred.
Location & details#
- This position is located in Piscataway, New Jersey.
- The role is fully on-site.
- This is a temporary, part-time appointment.
About Rutgers University
Rutgers University is a public research university based in New Jersey. It operates across three primary locations in New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark. The institution focuses on education, healthcare, and research initiatives. It employs over 18,000 people and serves as a large academic organization in the New York and New Jersey region.
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