Posting Description

TECHNICAL ASSOCIATE I, DICARLO LAB, McGovern Institute for Brain Research, will support, and contribute to multidisciplinary research focused on understanding the neuronal algorithms and circuits that underlie visual object recognition; support and contribute to the day-to-day activities of a team of technicians, graduate students and post-docs to expand and scale the throughput of neural and behavioral data collection; assist in the oversight of a state-of-the art laboratory and animal colony by providing research and animal care support; serve, alongside other technicians, as liaison between lab and Department of Comparative Medicine (DCM) to clearly communicate needs regarding animal care, health, scheduling, etc.; serve as a point-person for animal training and handling; work closely with DCM to develop and execute new protocols; ensure proper training of lab members; serve as point-person for in-cage animal behavior; assist in writing, maintaining and amending laboratory safety protocols and SOPs; and assist in planning and preparing for surgical procedures; assist with surgical and MRI procedures.