Biological Scientist I
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Biological Scientist I |
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Job Description: |
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):
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Expected Salary: |
$19.50 - $22.50 |
Minimum Requirements: |
Bachelor's degree in biology or a closely related field |
Preferred Qualifications: |
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. |
Special Instructions to Applicants: |
In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume. The University of Florida is committed to non-discrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. 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. |
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