Research Assistant; Gap Year - Neurosurgery

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated candidate to join our research team focused on the relationship between neuroplasticity and stroke recovery, and testing neuromodulation therapies for stroke rehabilitation. Prior research experience is not required; however, previous experience in a research environment is preferred. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in scientific research and a willingness to participate in studies involving animal models as required by the research program.

40 hours per week.

• Under the direction of the PI or lab members, performs projects, experiments, data collection, and data analysis.
• Design experiments under guidance of PI or senior lab members.
• Perform data entry and maintain lab notebook.
• Receive mentorship for activities related to career goals and objectives (e.g., PhD or MD programs).
• Under supervision, draft materials for manuscripts, presentations, and/or posters; may present results as directed by PI.
• Review literature related to relevant research.
• Learn lab functions helpful in running a lab (e.g., purchasing, explaining protocols to other lab members).
• Assist in developing procedures and guidelines for the lab.
• Assist with general lab upkeep, maintenance, and cleaning.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This position works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.
• The individual must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

• Office equipment.
• Lab equipment.

Required:

Bachelor's degree.

Preferred:
None beyond required qualification.

None required.

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Data Entry, Detail-Oriented, Laboratory Instrumentation, Research Labs, Software Program.

Not required.

Position is time-limited up to 3 years.

R06-H.

$16.92 – $26.44 per hour.

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer contribution starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs, an employee assistance program, financial resources, access to dietitians.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave; family care resources available for continued childcare; coverage for tuition for employees and dependents.

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.