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Research Investigator - Anesthesiology & PeriOp Med - Research
Research Investigator opportunity in Anesthesiology & PeriOp Med – Research. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences or a related field and at least five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work; prefer candidates with electrophysiology experience.
Research Activity
Assists principal investigator with scientific research projects related to neurobiological mechanisms underlying neuropathic pain and opioid use and abuse.
Determines specific goals in research activities, evaluates and analyzes experimental data, and revises and develops techniques or approaches to solve problems.
Conducts independent projects with independent experiment designs and execution and participates in collaborative research projects in the lab and within the institution.
Establishes animal models through conditional training, drug treatments and behavioral testing in rodents. Performs acute and survival surgeries in rodents.
Carries out electrophysiological recordings and analyses of cell activities, synaptic plasticity and brain circuits. Supervise and train students, technicians, junior fellows and visiting scientists.
Is ready to proactively learn new techniques in molecular biology, epigenetics, optogenetics, and neuroscience in general
Record Keeping, Data Collection, and Presentation
Maintain accurate, experimental record and detailed records for controlled substance and select agents (TTX).
Analyze data generated from experiments and prepare graphs, slides and tables via photography, computer, or manually and present at laboratory meetings.
Communicates results to and understands instructions from principal investigators and colleagues.
Communicates with faculty and staff within and outside the laboratory in scientific discussion, data presentation and literature reviews.
Prepares and writes manuscripts for publications.
Research Safety & Compliance
Works on general laboratory routine functions including reagent preparation, equipment maintenance, minor repairs on small equipment, inventory bookkeeping and supply ordering.
Handles, stores, and disposes of chemical hazardous materials and biohazardous materials in specified procedures to meet institutional safety guidelines.
Follow the IACUC and IBC procedures that listed on PI’s IACUC protocols. Monitors laboratory equipment operation and implements safety procedures, including laboratory safety, activity reports, and institution inspections.
EDUCATION
Required: Bachelor’s degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
Preferred: Master’s degree in one of the natural sciences or related field.
EXPERIENCE
Required: Five years of experience in scientific or experimental research work. With preferred degree, three years of required experience.
Preferred: Experience in electrophysiology
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION
Required: None
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