OPS Research Assistant; Psychology

Job Title: OPS Research Assistant (Psychology)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time
Job : 61969

Department of Psychology

Key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting experiments in rodents to test the role of the thalamus in memory function. This will involve rodent handling, surgery and behavioral training; histological processing and imaging of brain tissue.
• Maintaining accurate records of experiments and collected data.
• Assists with laboratory maintenance, ordering laboratory supplies.
• Helps maintain a collaborative, clean, and safe workplace and assists with other experimental and lab related duties as required.

High School or equivalent

• Strong organizational and management skills.
• Capable of organizing and managing data and documentation.
• Providing technical support for laboratory projects.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a motivation to excel in a collaborative research environment.

While not required, experience in neuroscience research with animals is preferred.

About the Varela lab:
The Varela Laboratory is dedicated to exploring the neural underpinnings of learning and memory in rodents. We employ a wide array of cutting‑edge neuroscience techniques, including electrode recordings in freely behaving rodents, closed‑loop brain activity manipulations, optogenetics, and computational approaches.

Inquiries about the position may be directed to Dr. Varela at c.varela

$16.50 per hour.

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This is an OPS/temporary job.

Based on the duties, this position may require completion of a criminal history background check.

FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.