Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual - Department of Neuroscience | University of Minnesota Twin Cities Job at University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, MN

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  • University of Minnesota Twin Cities
  • Minneapolis, MN

Job Description

This position is in a laboratory involved in understanding the role of dopamine in decision-making brain circuits. The candidate's role will be to carry out behavioral tasks using mouse models. 

(50% effort) Running behavioral tasks: Responsibilities include conducting experimental tasks with mice, ensuring proper data collection and organization, and monitoring the health of the mice, including general well-being, weight, and behavior. 

(20% effort) Data Analysis: This includes data analysis using Matlab, generating figures, monitoring progress, and communicating findings with lab members.  

(30% effort) General Laboratory: Duties include animal care, maintenance of experimental rigs, and overall lab upkeep, including organization, cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with protocol.

All required qualifications must be included in the application materials

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience or related field (e.g. Biology, Psychology) or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years.

Must be willing to work with mice.

Preferred Qualifications:
Laboratory experience working with rodents

About University of Minnesota Twin Cities

The University of Minnesota, founded in the belief that all people are enriched by understanding, is dedicated to the advancement of learning and the search for truth; to the sharing of this knowledge through education for a diverse community; and to the application of this knowledge to benefit the people of the state, the nation, and the world.

Connections working at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

Job Tags

Temporary work, Work experience placement, Casual work,

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