Posting Information
Posting Information
Department Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100
Career Area Laboratory Management and Services
Posting Open Date 10/01/2024
Application Deadline 10/04/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Laboratory Assistant
Position Number 20067441
Vacancy ID S024127
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 20
Work Schedule
Mon – Fri. 9 am – 5 pm
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range 15.00 - 20.00 per hr
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months
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Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
Position Summary
The Research Laboratory Assistant will be primarily responsible for assisting in research involving animal behavior, harvesting of CNS tissue, and running assays, i.e. Western Blots, immunohistochemistry, isolating microglia, preparing tissue for scRNA-seq. The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to assist with all aspects of research. Responsibilities for the current position include, but are not limited to, (1) assisting with: research implementation, data collection, data observation/entry, (2) lab maintenance, and (3) other relevant assigned work. This position is responsible for carrying out research tasks following established procedures. Candidates must have animal research experience. This is a position until May 2025 without the possibility of renewal. The position is well-suited to those who intend to pursue medical school or graduate training in neuroscience.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Candidates must have animal research experience. Excellent organizational skills, professionalism, and excellent communication skills is required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
- Behavioral neuroscience research experience
- Experience with histology, immunostaining, Western blot
- Experience with CNS tissue harvest
- Stellar verbal and written communication skills
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.