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Recruitment/Posting Title - Student Assistant, Part Time

Job Category - Staff & Executive - Research Support (Laboratory/Non-Laboratory)

Department - RWJ - Neuroscience & Cell Biol

Overview - New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and six centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, clinical and translational research, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state including New Brunswick, Piscataway, Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Blackwood, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary - Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Student Assistant for the department of Neuroscience & Cell Biology at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, assists with laboratory research investigating the neural circuits underlying navigation, and decision-making. The student will contribute to behavioral experiments in mice, neural recording and optogenetic studies, data analysis, and general laboratory operations while receiving training in modern systems neuroscience techniques. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Assist with behavioral experiments in mice, including preparation of experimental equipment and data collection. Assist with neural recording, fiber photometry, and optogenetic experiments under supervision. Analyze behavioral and neural datasets using MATLAB and/or Python. Read and discuss relevant neuroscience literature and participate and present in laboratory meetings. Handle additional related responsibilities as assigned by the Principal Investigator and assigned mentor.

FLSA - Nonexempt

Grade - 99H

Salary Details - $25.00/hour

Minimum Salary - 15.92

Mid Range Salary - 75.00

Maximum Salary - 150.00

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Part Time

Working Hours - 10 hours per week

Standard Hours - 20.00

Daily Work Shift - Day

Work Arrangement - This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.

Union Description - Student Hourly Employees

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Temporary Staff Appointment - Hourly

Position Pension Eligibility - None

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Must be a Rutgers Student, currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in neuroscience, biology, engineering, computer science, psychology, or a related field.

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Strong interest in neuroscience research and quantitative analysis required.

Preferred Qualifications - Experience with programming (MATLAB, C or Python) are desirable but not required.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Physical Demands: Sitting, standing. No special vision required. Work Environment: Laboratory environment with moderate noise.

Special Conditions - Training will be provided.