Position:	Research Associate
Institution:	Michigan State University
Location:	East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Duties:	You will study the neural circuits underlying social play behavior in rats and how these circuits differ in males and females with a focus on sex‐specific effects mediated by the neuropeptide oxytocin. Specific responsibilities will include: 1) designing experiments in consultation with PI, 2) conducting surgical procedures in laboratory rats including viral vector injections, cannula placement, and microdialysis probe placement, 3) analysis of social play behavior, 4) performing rat brain extraction, 5) executing histological and molecular biology procedures
Requirements:	Applicants must have a PhD in neuroscience or a closely‐related field; Experience with neuroscience‐related techniques and methods such as laboratory animal handling and husbandry, stereotaxic surgical procedures on rodents, microinfusion with DREADDs or optogenetics, behavioral testing and analysis in rodents, obtaining brain or other tissues from laboratory rodents, cutting brains on cryostat/microtome, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, microscopy
Text:	Skip Navigation Careers @ MSU Public postings Toggle navigation Main Menu Home Current Employees Benefits & Retirement Temp & On-Call Employment Student Employment Public job postings at MSU Job postings Research Associate-Fixed Term Share this: | More Back to search results Apply now Job no: 801698 Work type: Faculty/Academic Staff Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Social Science Department: Psychology Social Science 10038698 Sub Area: FAS- Fac./Acad Staff Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience Location: East Lansing Categories: Research/Scientific, Fixed Term Academic Staff, Full Time (90-100%), Non-Union Position Summary The Research Associate will be responsible for conducting experiments laid out in the NIMH R01 grant awarded to Dr. Veenema. Specifically, they will study the neural circuits underlying social play behavior in rats and how these circuits differ in males and females with a focus on sex‐specific effects mediated by the neuropeptide oxytocin. Specific responsibilities will include: 1) designing experiments in consultation with PI, 2) conducting surgical procedures in laboratory rats including viral vector injections, cannula placement, and microdialysis probe placement, 3) analysis of social play behavior, 4) performing rat brain extraction, 5) executing histological and molecular biology procedures, 6) performing data analysis, 7) training and mentoring undergraduate students in laboratory procedures, 8) training and co‐mentoring graduate students, 9) writing and submitting manuscripts, 10) writing and submitting grant proposals, 11) researching literature in order to maintain a current knowledge of the field, 12) presenting research findings at national and international conferences. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Degree Doctorate Minimum Requirements Applicants must have a PhD in neuroscience or a closely‐related field; Experience with neuroscience‐related techniques and methods such as laboratory animal handling and husbandry, stereotaxic surgical procedures on rodents, microinfusion with DREADDs or optogenetics, behavioral testing and analysis in rodents, obtaining brain or other tissues from laboratory rodents, cutting brains on cryostat/microtome, immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, microscopy; Experience with computer software‐based statistical analysis of data; Experience with the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software; experience with scientific writing. Desired Qualifications Excellent interpersonal and laboratory skills; strong verbal communication skills; ability to work in a team as well as independently. Required Application Materials Cover letter, CV, and two letters of recommendation Together-we-will Statement The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/ Review of Applications Begins On 08/17/2022 Summary of Health Risks Animals MSU Statement Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges. Advertised: Aug 3, 2022 Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: Aug 3, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time Back to search results Apply now Refer a friend Send me jobs like these We will email you new jobs that match this search. Great, we can send you jobs like this, if this is your first time signing up, please check your inbox to confirm your subscription. The email address was invalid, please check for errors. You must agree to the privacy statement Subscribe Recaptcha Privacy agreement Search results Position Location Unit Sub-Area Opened Closes Research Associate-Fixed Term Job No: 801698 East Lansing College Of Social Science FAS- Fac./Acad Staff Aug 3, 2022 07:00 AM Aug 3, 2024 11:55 PM Open Until Filled The Veenema laboratory (https://veenemalab.psy.msu.edu/) in MSU’s Neuroscience Program & Department of Psychology is seeking a full‐time Research Associate. This position will study the neural circuits underlying social play behavior in rats and how these circuits differ in males and females with a focus on sec-specific effects mediated by the neuropeptide oxytocin. Current opportunities Position Location Unit Sub-Area Opened Closes Research Associate-Fixed Term Job No: 801698 East Lansing College Of Social Science FAS- Fac./Acad Staff Aug 3, 2022 07:00 AM Aug 3, 2024 11:55 PM Open Until Filled The Veenema laboratory (https://veenemalab.psy.msu.edu/) in MSU’s Neuroscience Program & Department of Psychology is seeking a full‐time Research Associate. This position will study the neural circuits underlying social play behavior in rats and how these circuits differ in males and females with a focus on sec-specific effects mediated by the neuropeptide oxytocin. 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