Laboratory Research Technician III

Med-Radiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004349)

The Neuroimaging Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh has a research staff position open immediately. The candidate will participate and/or conduct research experiments in small animals using brain imaging equipment and electrophysiological recordings. The candidate should have a strong interest in brain imaging and neuroscience, and exposure or knowledge in system’s neuroscience, computation, neurophysiology, neural engineering and/or data analysis (signal/image processing). Experience with rodent experimentation, brain imaging (two-photon and optical microscopy or MRI), neural tissue histology and/or data analysis in MATLAB/Python are essential. The candidate will work on longitudinal imaging of rodent brain dynamics in health and disease. The candidate may also be involved in projects related to neural engineering and early detection of Alzheimer’s disease. The incumbent will be working with an interdisciplinary team of neural engineers, neurologists, radiologists, material scientists, and biophysicists.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.

Essential Functions

Longitudinal imaging of rodent brain dynamics in health and disease. Participate and/or conduct research experiment in small animals using brain imaging equipment and electrophysiological recordings. Rodent experimentation, brain imaging (tw0-photon and optical microscopy or MRI), neural tissue and/or data analysis in MATLAB/Python.

Physical Effort

Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician III

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Laboratory

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable