Research Technician II, Glickfield Lab

School Of Medicine

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The Glickfeld Lab in the Department of Neurobiology is seeking a full-time Research Technician for a position beginning in Fall 2026. The lab uses physiological and psychophysical approaches to understand how visual inputs are transformed into neuronal signals in the cortex and how this information is used to guide behavior. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate interested in gaining hands-on neuroscience research experience before pursuing medical school, graduate school, or a research career.

As a Research Technician, you will contribute to cutting-edge neuroscience research examining the neural mechanisms of visual processing and perception. You will work closely with laboratory members on projects involving animal models, behavioral experiments, physiological recordings, and data analysis. There will also be opportunities to develop and lead an independent research project.

• Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Psychology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
• Strong interest in neuroscience research and visual systems neuroscience.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a research environment.

• Previous research experience working with laboratory animals.
• Experience with animal handling, husbandry, and surgical procedures.
• Experience with data collection and quantitative data analysis.
• Programming experience in MATLAB and/or Python.
• Interest in pursuing a future career in scientific research, medicine, or graduate education.

• Perform daily animal husbandry and maintain animal colonies.
• Assist with and perform laboratory surgical procedures and post-operative care.
• Collect physiological and behavioral data from experimental studies.
• Analyze research data using established and novel computational methods.
• Collaborate with faculty, trainees, and research staff to advance the laboratory’s scientific goals.
• Participate in presentations, publications, and scholarly activities.
• Pursue an independent research project based on interests and laboratory priorities.

Join the Glickfeld Lab in the Department of Neurobiology at Duke University, where you will contribute to research that advances our understanding of how the brain processes visual information and guides behavior. Working alongside faculty, trainees, and researchers, you will gain valuable hands-on experience in a collaborative and innovative research environment.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals considering graduate school, medical school, or a career in research. In addition to meaningful scientific work, you'll benefit from Duke University's culture of discovery and innovation.

Job Code:  RESEARCH TECHNICIAN II

Job Level: 08

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.65 to USD $29.43. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn…