***THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION***
The Memory Epigenetics and Addiction Laboratory at Temple, directed by Dr. Mathieu Wimmer, is offering diverse opportunities to participate in cutting-edge biomedical neuroscience research, which are part of the NIDA-funded project, “Delineating epigenetic mechanisms underlying addiction vulnerability using multigenerational animal models.” This project will explore the specific mechanisms that confer addiction vulnerability (or resilience) using animal models of substance abuse and opioid dependence.
The part-time Research Assistant will manage multiple aspects of the research process. The Research Assistant will maintain records of data, collect and analyze data related to multiple projects, organize the data and generates graphical representation of collected data. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for performing surgical procedures and behavioral assays that are part of the research projects. The Research Assistant will help maintain and repair of lab equipment and will be responsible for ordering supplies for the lab. The Research Assistant will also fulfill administrative tasks including IACUC, IBC and EHRS protocol submission and revisions. The Research Assistant will also help organize lab meeting schedule and secure rooms for meetings. The successful candidate will perform other duties as assigned.
