Faculty Specialist

University of Maryland

College Park, Maryland, USA
Base: $24,537 - $27,037; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Hybrid
Chemical neuroanatomical studies
Surgical procedures assistance
Behavioral experiments support
This one-year position offers recent college graduates a valuable opportunity to conduct research directly alongside the principal investigator and/or a postdoctoral fellow

Job Summary

  • This one-year position offers recent college graduates a valuable opportunity to conduct research directly alongside the principal investigator and/or a postdoctoral fellow.
  • Key responsibilities include assisting with various chemical neuroanatomical studies (e.g., immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization), aiding in surgical procedures, and supporting behavioral experiments focused on hearing and vocal production in birds.
  • The role also encompasses animal care, supervising animal care workers, and general laboratory management.

Matching Summary

This one-year position offers recent college graduates a valuable opportunity to conduct research directly alongside the principal investigator and/or a postdoctoral fellow.

Salary

Base: $24,537 - $27,037; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: For more information on Regular Faculty benefits, select this link

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Chemical neuroanatomical studies
  • Surgical procedures assistance
  • Behavioral experiments support
  • Animal care and supervision
  • Laboratory management

Nice-to-have

  • Eager to learn and driven
  • Ample opportunity to learn
  • Interrelation of hormones, brain, and behavior

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree of Science
  • Previous animal research experience
  • Comfortable working with birds
  • Significant experience in biology research
  • Fine Motor Skills & Dexterity
  • Standing & Mobility
  • Lifting & Carrying
  • Bending, Stooping, & Kneeling
  • Visual Acuity
  • Occasional Weekend or Holiday Availability

Work Rights

Not specified

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