At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct experiments and computational modeling to understand neural circuits in C. elegans.
- Company: Join the Flavell Lab at the Picower Institute for Learning & Memory, a leader in neuroscience research.
- Benefits: Competitive pay range of $22.13 to $29.80 per hour with full-time employment.
- Other info: No visa sponsorship available for this position.
- Why this job: Engage in innovative research that contributes to understanding complex behaviours in neural circuits.
- Qualifications: High School diploma required; familiarity with Python or Julia and molecular biology methods preferred.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Research Support Associate 2, Flavell Lab, Picower Institute for Learning & Memory, to conduct experiments and computational modeling aimed at understanding how neural circuits generate neural activity patterns that give rise to complex behaviours. Experimental methods include genetics, molecular cloning, optogenetics, in vivo calcium imaging, and quantitative behavioural experiments. Computational modeling approaches include modern machine learning approaches, Bayesian inference, and more. Research will use the model system C. elegans.
This role will involve:
- Making basic discoveries about how brain circuits are organized, how they function, and how they generate behaviour.
- Performing creative and innovative research rather than procedural lab tasks.
- Doing experimental work using molecular, genetic, optogenetic, imaging, and behavioural experiments aimed at understanding how neural circuits generate complex behaviours in the nematode C. elegans.
- Conducting computational work using machine learning and/or statistical models to interpret data collected in the lab.
- Participating in both the design and execution of experiments/analyses.
- Assisting in lab management, organization, equipment maintenance, and maintaining a safe work environment.
- Engaging in creative and innovative research in the course of performing this work.
- Contributing to overall research directions and discoveries.
- Contributing knowledge to the field regarding how neurons and circuits give rise to thoughts and behaviours.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED: High School diploma; familiarity with coding (Python or Julia); strong debugging skills; familiarity with version control (Git); familiarity with molecular biology and/or systems neuroscience methods (ePhys or calcium imaging, etc); superior oral and written communication skills; ability to balance the demands of an immersive research project with basic lab managerial tasks; and the ability to analyze data and present it in a format suitable for publication.
PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, computer science, math, physics, or related field; and exposure to both biology/neuroscience and computational methods.
RESEARCH SUPPORT ASSOCIATE 2, FLAVELL LAB employer: The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory
The Picower Institute for Learning & Memory is located in Cambridge, MA, focusing on groundbreaking neuroscience research. The Flavell Lab offers a collaborative environment where you can contribute to significant discoveries about brain function and behaviour.
Contact Details:
The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory Recruitment Team
