• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Building: Jerome L. Greene Science Center
• Salary Range: $42,600 - $45,000

Position Summary

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute unites world-class scientists across diverse academic disciplines to conduct groundbreaking research that transforms our understanding of the brain and its influence on the mind and behavior.

As a leading neuroscience institute, our mission is to decipher the mind and brain to better understand behavior. Our researchers are committed to foundational science, uncovering the principles that shape how the brain develops, functions, and recovers.

With more than 50 labs, the Zuckerman Institute serves as a hub for collaboration, bringing together Columbia’s top scholars to drive research in bold new directions.

Located in Manhattanville, our state-of-the-art Jerome L. Greene Science Center provides an inspiring home for discovery in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

The Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute has an open position for a highly motivated full-time Research Staff Assistant to assist working in a cutting-edge neuroscience laboratory. The Research Staff Assistant will perform state-of-the-art research investigating interoceptive sensory systems.

This is a full-time grant funded role.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Under the direction and supervision of the PI, Perform techniques such as immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, advanced genetics.
• Collecting and analyzing data.
• Care and maintenance of the lab fly stock collection and general fly husbandry
• Collect and organize project results and prepare materials for academic paper writing.
• Maintain lab inventory and equipment, and other routine lab duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline is required or experience equivalent required.

• 6 months of experience or more is required in a research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience in a laboratory setting is highly desired.
• The ideal candidate must possess strong organizational skills, keep excellent notes, show sound judgment, and have a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation as well as the ability to work independently within a diverse and dynamic team environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.