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RESEARCH TECHNOLOGIST 1 (75% FTE)
University of Washington
2021-12-03 09:02:09
Seattle,
Washington,
United States
Job type: fulltime
Job industry: Science & Technology
Job description
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
The Center for the Study of the Neurobiology of Addiction, Pain and Emotion Research Lab (NAPE) has an outstanding opportunity for 75% FTE Research Technologist I to assist with the study of elucidating the neuronal circuits involved in stress and anxiety. The Research Technologist I will be supervised by the Principle Investigator (PI), Dr. Garret Stuber.
As a center of excellence that collaborates with many departments and schools in the University (Division of Psychiatry and Behavior Sciences in the Department of Medicine; School of Pharmacology; Neurobiology and others), the NAPE lab is associated with the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine, located at the University of Washington's Health Science Building. The research lab's main goal is to delineate the neural circuits involved in the manifestation of neuropsychiatric disorders including addiction, maladaptive eating behaviors, and anxiety. On a larger scale, the lab aims to determine how neural circuit elements directly regulate motivated behavioral states. In order to accomplish this, the lab uses in vivo optogenetics during automated measurements of naturalistic behavior.
Under the general direction of the PI, the Research Technologist I will be responsible for:
Research Project Assistance = 50%
Administrative Assistance = 50%
Research Project Assistance = 50%
Administrative Task Assistance = 50%
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Two years experience as a Laboratory Technician II, or equivalent; OR a Bachelors Degree in an appropriate field of science or technology.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Application Process:
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