Biological Scientist I

Biological Scientist I

The Martinez-Rivera Lab focused on the Neurobiology of (Mal)Adaptive Behaviors has an opening for a Biological Scientist in the Department of Neuroscience at the University of Florida, Gainesville. The Scientist will be directly working with the Principal Investigator (Dr. Freddyson J. Martinez-Rivera) in establishing the foundations, team, techniques/equipment, experimental designs, and culture of the new Lab.

The position mainly requires participation (technical assistance) in behavioral and cellular/molecular experiments, data collection, analysis, and data presentation.

Detailed practices include (but not limited):

• Setting up equipment/techniques.
• Rodent stereotaxic and vein surgeries and post-op care.
• Behavioral experiments
• Working with mice and rats.
• Euthanasia practices, and tissue processing.
• Assisting in organizing lab inventories.
• Following the workplace ethics, and inclusiveness in a diverse environment.
• Participate in laboratory activities (i.e. weekly journal clubs, retreats, and lab meetings).
• Excellent teamwork skills, responsible, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work remotely and long-term commitment is highly desired.

$19.50 - $22.50

Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field

Eager to learn rodent models of substance use disorder (i.e. drug self-administration), stress/depression (i.e. social defeat), decision-making tasks, and OCD/PTSD (approach/avoidance tasks). This will be combined with cellular and molecular techniques such as optogenetics, fiber photometry, transcriptomics, epigenetics, immunohistochemistry, in-situ hybridization. Experience in bioinformatic or coding approaches (i.e. R studio, python) is a plus.

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

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This is a time limited position.

This position is eligible for veteran’s preference. If you are claiming veteran’s preference, please upload a copy of your DD 214 Member Copy 4 with your application for consideration. See our Veteran's Preference Page for more specific information.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.