Auerbach Lab @ Illinois
We are hiring at all levels!
Postdocs
We are excited for motivated, independent scientists to join our research group! Candidates should have (or are nearing completion of) a Ph.D. in Neuroscience, Physiology, Neurobiology, Bioengineering, or a related discipline. Experience with in vivo electrophysiology, in vivo calcium imaging, and/or whole-cell patch clamp recording is desired but not required. Please email CV, cover letter with description of research interests, and contact information of 2-3 references to auerbachlabuiuc@gmail.com
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Lab Manager
We have an immediate opening for a lab manager. This is a long-term position, so we are looking for 3+ years of commitment to joining the lab.
Responsibilities:
Ensure smooth running of the lab!
Supervise undergraduates and run the rat behavior/hearing lab 5 days a week (Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday) from 9-5pm. This includes screening new volunteers, setting up a schedule, and learning how to run the various (matlab & R) software for collecting and analyzing data. May require troubleshooting hardware issues with the behavior boxes.
Ordering and receiving supplies for the lab (inventory management)
Maintenance of our rat colony (also a few mice) including breeding & handling (such as injections), genotyping/tracking, and occasional euthanasia.
Work with technicians to maintain a working lab environment (prepping & analyzing data, instrument calibration, etc.)
Lab website maintance/updates
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in neuroscience, biology, psychology, or related field + experience in a lab environment and/or with laboratory rodents.
High level familiarity with MS Word and Excel
Basic computer literacy skills
Applicants need not have job-related experience, just a willingness to handle animals and an enthusiasm for learning; all necessary training will be provided. However, the best candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:
Animal behavioral training/testing including but not limited to operant/instrumental conditioning behavioral paradigms
Computer programing proficiency in MATLAB, R, and/or Python.
Molecular biology techniques such as PCR, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence.
Experience with graduate level education/procedures
Additional details
Full time in-person position at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. The lab is located in the Beckman Institute in Urbana, IL. To apply, please email:
CV
List of references
Cover letter or statement of interest
Research Technician
We have an opening for a part-time (20hr/week) research technician position. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, Bioengineering or related discipline. Applicants need not have job-related experience; however, the best candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas: animal behavioral testing, rodent husbandry, molecular biology techniques, and/or computer programming in MATLAB, R or Python. Please email CV, brief statement of interest, and contact information for 2-3 references to auerbachlabuiuc@gmail.com
Undergraduates
We are always looking for motivated undergraduate students to assist in our research. We typically ask students to commit to at least 2 semester (or 1 semester and 1 summer) and ~15hr/week during the school year and 30-40hr/week during the summer. Please email nholmes3@illinois.edu for inquiries about available positions.