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Research Assistant; Neuromodulation Division
Job in
Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, 90079, USA
Listed on 2026-09-22
Listing for:
University of California - Los Angeles Health
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-09-22
Job specializations:
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Neurology / Neurological Care, Research Scientist, Lab Tech / Assistant -
Healthcare
Neurology / Neurological Care
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Research Assistant to join the Wilke Lab within the Neuromodulation Division. The lab uses mouse models to study neural circuits and behavior, employing advanced techniques to measure and manipulate neural activity during goal-directed behavior tasks.
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform mouse transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) experiments
- Assist with mouse stereotaxic surgeries
- Conduct mouse behavioral experiments
- Supporting mouse breeding colony management
- Perform mouse perfusions, brain sectioning, and histology procedures
- Conduct epifluorescence and/or confocal microscopy imaging
- Collect, organize, and maintain research data
- Follow established lab protocols and assist with troubleshooting experimental procedures
- Perform other research duties as assigned
Salary range: $30.12/hr - $35.92/hr
QualificationsRequired:
- Bachelor's degree in a life science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 1 year of related laboratory experience or training, at least part time or on a volunteer basis.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative research environment
- Strong organizational and data management skills
- Ability to follow details research protocols and perform hands-on laboratory techniques
Preferred:
- Prior neuroscience research experience
- Experience working with mice
- Experience conducting mouse behavioral experiments
- Strong computer skills, including experience with MATLAB
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