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The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Staff Associate I in New York, New York
The Hillman Lab in the Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University seeks a flexible and highly motivated individual to serve as a Staff Associate I. The Staff Associate I will support the PI in using in-vivo optical imaging and microscopy methods in small animals to investigate brain physiology and the relationship between neuronal activity and behavior.
Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute brings together world-class scientists across academic disciplines conducting pioneering research to transform our understanding of how the brain works - and gives rise to mind and behavior. The Institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment across 50 labs, advancing insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures, and recovers.
At the Zuckerman Institute, we are committed to becoming a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of scientific discovery and supporting a culture of respect. Promoting diversity in science will help drive the transformative science that can change the world.
Situated in the Jerome L. Greene Science Center on Columbia's Manhattanville campus, the state-of-the-art building offers an environment where the highest level of scholarly scientific research takes place on a daily basis, with the benefit of being located in the heart of New York, one of the world's most vibrant and culturally rich cities.
Working closely with trainees and staff in the lab, and reporting directly to the Principal Investigator, the Staff Associate I will perform non-survival and aseptic survival surgeries and related preparations, and will be expected to assist with and independently perform data collection and analysis on resulting behavioral and imaging data. The Staff Associate I will also be responsible for animal husbandry and mouse colony management, maintaining animal protocols and laboratory compliance. They will also perform laboratory administrative tasks including documentation and ordering supplies and equipment for the lab. This opportunity will include ample opportunities to learn, contribute to scientific studies, and gain training in state-of-the-art neuroscience and imaging techniques.
Duties and responsibilities of the Staff Associate I include:
- Responsible for animal husbandry and mouse colony management
- Perform non-survival and aseptic survival surgeries
- Perform data collection and analysis on basic behavioral and imaging data
- Assist with administration and documentation of tasks related to experiments and ordering supplies and equipment for the lab
The Staff Associate I must possess wet lab experience working with rodent models, stereotaxic surgery, and in-vivo data collection. They must also have technical skills, including the use of customized imaging systems and a familiarity with data analysis. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.
Staff Associate I Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, biomedical engineering, or other related area of science or engineering is required.
- 1-3 years of research experience is required, 4 years is preferred.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly