A detailed cover letter is required for consideration when applying for this position and should be uploaded via the UM Careers website as the first page(s) of a single, electronic document of application materials that also includes your CV or resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your skills and experience that directly relate to the duties described below.
The Eban-Rothschild Lab at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, is seeking a motivated Research Technician. The lab combines cutting edge approaches, including electrophysiological recordings, optogenetics, chemogenetics and calcium recordings in freely behaving and sleeping mice, to study the neuronal mechanisms regulating sleep initiation, memory consolidation, and sensory processing during sleep. The Research Technician will be responsible for routine laboratory management, will work with lab members and the PI on different lab projects, and will have the opportunity to pursue independent research.
Routine laboratory management, including organization and maintenance of lab supplies and equipment.
Mouse husbandry, animal care procedures and genotyping.
Training of new laboratory members, maintaining experimental systems and assisting lab members with different aspects of research projects.
Research activities may include slicing/imaging, behavioral experimentations, performing stereotaxic surgeries, neurophysiological recordings, optogenetic/chemogenetic manipulations, and in vivo calcium imaging.
High school diploma or Associate's degree and 1 to 2 years of laboratory experience. (Associate degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Biopsychology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.)
Excellent organizational skills. The candidate must be detailed-oriented.
Strong communication skills.
Willingness and ability to work with animals.
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Neuroscience, Biopsychology, Engineering, Computer Science or a related discipline.
The salary range is $33,000 to $38,700. Please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience.
This position is term-limited to one year with the possibility of renewal. The aim is to renew the position for several years. A higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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