The Ahmari lab is interested in the neural correlates of compulsive and perseverative behaviors. We study how these behaviors are generated, sustained, and terminated using naturalistic and operant tasks in mice utilizing optogenetics, calcium imaging, and electrophysiology.

This individual for this position will be assisting the laboratory manager on mouse colony management and general lab upkeep, additionally, they will assist postdoctoral and graduate students on project needs as assigned.

This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities:

• Independently execute job functions for research protocol(s) including recruitment, scheduling appointments, obtaining written consent forms, collecting data by conducting phone or face to face interviews for research project(s).

• Collaborate with senior research personnel regarding recruitment, data collection, outcomes of interviews, reports according to the needs of the study.

• Bachelor's degree required, preferably in psychology, neuroscience, sociology or related research field.

• Minimum of one year of work experience in a research project and/or related clinical setting is required.

• Familiarity with computers and common software packages required.

• Working knowledge of research methodology strongly preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• Act 34

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