Assistant Project Scientist – Beery Lab – Department of Integrative Biology

The Beery Lab is a research group in the Department of Integrative Biology and Neuroscience departments focused on the study of group social behavior and peer social relationships. Our lab studies the brain basis of behavior, integrating ecological, evolutionary and neuroscience perspectives in this work. Our primary research is focused on the neurobiological mechanisms supporting “sociality”, a.k.a. life in social groups-using diverse species to assess the universality of specific underlying pathways.

Position Responsibilities:

1) Support implementation of techniques in the lab including fiber photometry and machine learning approaches to animal tracking (e.g. SLEAP),
2) Participate in all phases of research (planning, data collection, data analysis, writing, etc.) for one or more projects on group social behavior,
3) Participate in writing and providing feedback on funding proposals and manuscripts,
4) Participate in project meetings and assist with project oversight.

PhD degree (or equivalent international degree) or enrolled in a PhD degree program (or equivalent international degree).

• PhD degree (or equivalent international degree).
• At least 2 years of research experience post-PhD.
• Publication record in circuit/systems/behavioral neuroscience.

• Experience conducting research with rodents including surgical procedures.
• Experience with in vivo imaging techniques.
• Experience with rodent behavioral testing.
• Experience working on oxytocin signaling is preferred.

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

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