The Monell Chemical Senses Center is a world-renowned non-profit research institute, and a global leader dedicated to advancing knowledge about the senses of taste, smell, and related senses and translating its discoveries into real-world advances in policy, practice, and behavior. Monell is located in the heart of the vibrant educational and life sciences hub of Philadelphia.
The Alhadeff lab at the Monell Chemical Senses Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA is seeking a full-time Research Technician to help with ongoing research on gut-brain signaling and how it contributes to the neural control of feeding behavior.
The position involves assisting with lab organization and management as well as performing primary neuroscience research using rodent models. The Research Technician will be trained by PhD level staff on basic neuroscience research techniques including behavioral assays, imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, histology, colony care, breeding and management techniques, and basic wet lab and organizational skills. Flexibility with scheduled hours is necessary.
Although we are open to applicants with all types of career goals, this position is an especially good opportunity for those who are considering applying to graduate school in Neuroscience, Biology, or related field in the future. We particularly encourage candidates from diverse and/or underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
Please visit www.alhadefflab.com for more information on the ongoing research projects that this position will support.
Key Responsibilities:
·Learning and performing basic neuroscience techniques in rodent models, including behavioral assays, imaging, optogenetics, chemogenetics, and/or histology
·Learning and performing surgical techniques
·Working with other lab members on collaborative research projects
·Analyzing data, writing experimental reports and data summaries, and presenting research findings to others in the lab
Assisting with lab organization, cleaning, ordering, and management
Minimum requirements for the position:
Ideal candidates should be detail oriented and able to work independently
Application Instructions
Please apply through our Career Center by following the link below.
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The Monell Center is an independent non-profit science institute that conducts basic research on the chemical senses. A leader in scientific discovery, Monell's world-class scientists advance understanding of taste and smell to benefit human health and well-being. The Center’s outstanding interdisciplinary research programs incorporate approaches that range from molecular biology to behavioral neuroscience, from analytical chemistry to comparative sensory ecology and clinical work with human patients.
