Cornell University, Neurobiology and Behavior (CALS)

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Program Description
Position: Research Associate
Start Date: 09/01/2022
Location: Department of Neurobiology and Behavior
Lab of Melissa Warden
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850
Summary
The Warden Lab in the Department of Neurobiology and Behavior at Cornell University seeks candidates for a fully funded research associate position to study the role of hypothalamic and basal ganglia inputs to the lateral habenula in regulating goal-directed behavior. The broad goal of our research program is to understand the neural basis or positively- and negatively motivated behavioral decision-making, and recent work has focused on dopamine, serotonin, and habenular circuits. We utilize an array of techniques to study these circuits including optogenetics, imaging, high-density freely moving neurophysiology, rodent behavior, and computation.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Scientific Work (80%)
- Design and conduct experiments using optogenetics, imaging, electrophysiology, anatomical, and rodent behavioral tools.
- Analyze date: create figures/illustrations to graphically explain data.
- Write papers and report on original research.
- Supervise technicians, graduate and undergraduate researchers in the lab (15%)
- Participate in scientific seminars, meetings, and workshops (5%)
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Pay Ranges:
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
- Prior relevant work or industry experience.
- Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position.
- Academic Discipline (faculty pay ranges reflects 9-month annual salary)
- Unique applicable skills.
Application Materials Required:
- Cover letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- Research statement
- Statement of contribution to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Three references (no actual letters, just names and email addresses
)
Further Info:
Neurobiology and Behavior
W363 Seeley Mudd Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 14853