Position Information

The Department of Biology at Ursinus College seeks a full-time assistant to conduct research in the area of developmental/cellular neurobiology. The research assistant will work with Dr. Carlita Favero, Professor of Biology and Neuroscience, to conduct and troubleshoot laboratory experiments, maintain a mouse breeding colony, train and supervise undergraduate researchers, and perform routine laboratory maintenance. This is an NIH grant-funded position for a period of 24 months, with the possibility of renewal pending additional funding.

• Perform experiments using mice, brain slices, and cultured cells to advance the lab’s research goals
• Mouse husbandry including handling, breeding, minor procedures such as injections, and genotyping
• Supervise, schedule, train, and assist undergraduate researchers and work-study students
• Organize, maintain, and regularly clean the laboratory space and equipment
• Stock consumable materials required for research in the laboratory
• Manage safety issues in the laboratory to ensure a clean and safe working environment
• Make solutions, clean glassware, and coordinate waste disposal

Interested candidates should apply here. Once you create an applicant account, you will be prompted to upload your cover letter, resume, and a list with contact information for three references to the applicant database.

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