Research Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Science
Research Assistant/Associate
Position Information
Banner Position Number
Banner Position Number R10953
Position Title
Position Title Research Assistant
Classification Title
Classification Title MURC-Market/Survey Researchers
Department
Department SOM-Bio Medical Science - RC5130
Job Description
We are currently seeking a self-motivated and highly organized research assistant to support the lab of Dr. Price
E. Dickson at the Joan
C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University in Huntington, WV. The Dickson Laboratory investigates the genetic drivers of drug addiction using the following approaches:
- Recombinant inbred mouse panels
- Operant conditioning
- Intravenous drug self-administration
- Machine learning approaches for analysis of mouse behavior
- Omics approaches including bulk, single-cell, and spatial RNA
-seq - Bioinformatics analysis of omics data
- Calcium imaging techniques including fiber photometry and miniaturized microscopes
- Behavioral testing of mice
- Learning and implementing surgical techniques in the laboratory mouse including intravenous jugular catheterization and stereotaxic surgery
- Maintaining a colony of experimental mice (~200 cages)
- Tissue harvesting and preparation of tissue samples for sequencing
- Coordinating these tasks with a team of technicians, doctoral students, and research scientists
- Research experience using mice or rats
- Previous experience with one or more of the techniques used in Dr. Dickson’s laboratory
- Building and troubleshooting computer workstations in both Windows and Linux environments
- AI-assisted computer programming in Python or R
- Computer-aided design ( CAD ) using Autodesk Fusion or similar software
- Coordinating fabrication of CAD designs through Xometry or comparable vendors
- Light machining and fabrication of plastic or aluminum components using tools such as a CNC router, lathe, or 3D printer.
Location
Location OTHR - Other Off-Campus Location
Salary Range
Salary Range Salary is commensurate with education, experience, and internal equity
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, psychology, biology, or a related field is required
Experience
No prior experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- A master’s degree would be beneficial but is not required.
Experience
Posting Number
Posting Number MR0922
Open Date
Open Date 09/29/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Marshall University
One John Marshall Drive
Huntington, WV 25755
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