Position Description:
A research technician position with the payroll title of faculty assistant is available in the Ball/Dooling Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at University of Maryland College Park. This position will provide recent college graduates an opportunity to conduct research side-by-side with the principal investigator and/or postdoctoral fellow. We are looking for a person who is eager to learn and strives to achieve. This position is for two years.
Responsibilities:
Major responsibilities for this position include running behavioral experiments on hearing in birds and assisting with a variety of chemical neuroanatomical studies. He or she will have the opportunity to learn the techniques used in the lab. During this process, he or she will not only gain research experience. Other responsibilities include assistance with animal care and general laboratory management, such as ordering equipment and supplies, etc.
Qualifications/Eligibility:
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology or a related field
Previous experience with animal research (especially being comfortable with working with birds) and experience with molecular biology research is a plus.
How To Apply:
Please submit the following information ASAP to: rdooling@umd.edu.
A cover letter that includes the following information:
a) Research interests
b) What you want to learn from our lab
c) Your overall experience
d) A list of relevant course work and grades
The review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. The start date is ASAP. Informal inquiry is encouraged.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. UMD is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected status in all aspects of employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities; minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
A research technician position with the payroll title of faculty assistant is available in the Ball/Dooling Laboratory in the Department of Psychology at University of Maryland College Park. This position will provide recent college graduates an opportunity to conduct research side-by-side with the principal investigator and/or postdoctoral fellow. We are looking for a person who is eager to learn and strives to achieve. This position is for two years.
Responsibilities:
Major responsibilities for this position include running behavioral experiments on hearing in birds and assisting with a variety of chemical neuroanatomical studies. He or she will have the opportunity to learn the techniques used in the lab. During this process, he or she will not only gain research experience. Other responsibilities include assistance with animal care and general laboratory management, such as ordering equipment and supplies, etc.
Qualifications/Eligibility:
Bachelor's Degree of Science in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology or a related field
Previous experience with animal research (especially being comfortable with working with birds) and experience with molecular biology research is a plus.
How To Apply:
Please submit the following information ASAP to: rdooling@umd.edu.
A cover letter that includes the following information:
a) Research interests
b) What you want to learn from our lab
c) Your overall experience
d) A list of relevant course work and grades
The review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. The start date is ASAP. Informal inquiry is encouraged.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. UMD is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected status in all aspects of employment. UMD is actively engaged in recruiting, hiring, and promoting underrepresented communities; minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
