Job Description

Description

West Virginia University Health Science Center is currently accepting applications for a Temporary Research Assistant in the Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute/Department of Neuroscience

About the Opportunity

This person will provide support in conducting neuroscience research. The position requires a range of neuroscience-related skills in behavior, data analysis, and cell culture.

What you'll do:

Conduct behavioral research
Collect and analyze data to prepare research for publication
Cell culture, drug administration, procedures

Length of Assignment: Approximately 8.5 month

Pay Grade: 15


Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
A minimum of one (1) year research experience related to neuroscience, cancer biology, or immunology preferred
Basic Animal Handling Skills

About WVU

At West Virginia University, we leverage our talents and resources to create a better future for our state and the world. As West Virginia's land-grant university, WVU has three campuses that touch each corner of the state. The WVU System includes 518 buildings on 15,880 acres, Extension Service offices in all 55 counties, ten experimental farms and four forests.

From the groundbreaking R1 research of our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs of WVU Potomac State in Keyser to the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley — the contributions of WVU employees directly impact the 1.8 million people of West Virginia every day, no matter their role or position.

Service, curiosity, respect, accountability, and appreciation are the core values that unite Mountaineers, inspiring one another to work tirelessly and support others as they seek to reach new heights. After all, when you're a Mountaineer, impossible is just another mountain to climb.

Creating an inclusive, engaged, and dynamic learning environment is core to WVU’s academic mission. We welcome candidates who can contribute a range of ideas, approaches and experiences.
West Virginia University is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer and is the recipient of an NSF ADVANCE award for gender equity. The University values diversity among its faculty, staff, and students, and invites applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, nationality, genetics, disability, or Veteran status.