Research Assistant/Associate - Open Pool

Research Assistant/Associate - Open Pool

Job no: 520401
Work type: Faculty - Career, Faculty - Pro Tempore
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Research/Scientific/Grants, Neuroscience

Department: Institute of Neuroscience
Rank: Research Assistant
Annual Basis: 12 Month

Review of Applications Begins
Applications will be reviewed as needs arise

Special Instructions to Applicants
Please submit a cover letter and CV

Department Summary
The Institute of Neuroscience (ION) is a group of biologists, psychologists, and human physiologists at the University of Oregon that has pooled its expertise to tackle fundamental questions in neuroscience - questions such as, "How do neural stem cells choose between self-renewal and differentiation?" "What mechanisms generate the large diversity of neurons within the brain?" "How do these neurons 'wire up' into functional circuits?" "How do neural circuits produce behavior?"

Position Summary
This position requires a highly-motivated person with excellent organizational, laboratory and communication skills and a history of successful research. The successful candidate will participate in a variety of types of experiments in one of four research areas: Developmental Biology, Cellular Neuroscience, Systems Neuroscience and Cognitive neuroscience.

Minimum Requirements
Research Assistant:
Bachelors degree in Biology or related field

Research Associate:
PhD in Biology or related field

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background inquiry.

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To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/520401/research-assistantassociate-open-pool



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