Research Assistant, Timme Lab, College of Medicine, Dept. of Pharmacology, Physiology, Neurobiology

Position:
Research Assistant – Neuroscience (Full‑time)

Location:

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neurobiology, Cincinnati, OH
Job

Assist in coordinating laboratory projects and research studies on decision‑making and addiction using rodent models. Contribute independently to projects and studies, applying professional training and experience.

• Perform standard wet‑lab and animal behavior experiments and record data in accordance with research protocols.
• Interpret data and assist in assessing data validity, including performing statistical and graphical analysis.
• Assist in animal colony management and animal husbandry.
• Apply research principles to less complex assignments.
• Manage IACUC and IBC protocols.
• Purchase supplies and maintain laboratory organizational structure.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

• Bachelor’s Degree. Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or specialized training may satisfy the education requirement.
• Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.

• Sitting – Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (typing) – Often
• Hearing, listening – Often
• Talking – Often
• Standing – Often
• Walking – Often
• Bending – Often
• Stooping – Often
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Often
• Kneeling, squatting – Seldom
• Noise – hearing level requiring shouting to be heard
• Hazards – proximity to moving machinery, vehicles, electrical currents, high places, chemicals.
• Atmospheric conditions – fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
• Tuition remission for employee and eligible dependents for most university programs.
• Retirement plans:
  Choice between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan with UC contributing 14–18% of salary.
• Work‑life balance: generous time‑off policy—including vacation, sick time, 11 paid holidays, winter season paid time off, and 6 weeks of paid parental leave.

The University of Cincinnati is an E‑Verify employer and is committed to equal opportunity employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of disability or veteran status.