Research Staff Assistant

Responsibilities

• Conduct and support behavioral experiments and patch-clamp electrophysiology studies using Drosophila models
• Analyze and interpret experimental data using appropriate statistical and computational methods
• Develop, maintain, and enhance laboratory technical infrastructure, including data-tracking systems and experimental rigs
• Train and mentor laboratory personnel on experimental procedures and equipment operation
• Manage Drosophila stocks and establish genetic crosses to support ongoing research
• Maintain detailed records of experimental procedures and communicate findings to the Principal Investigator
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation of laboratory protocols and methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a relevant scientific or engineering field

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of related experience in a research environment
• Experience working with sensory or motor systems
• Hands-on experience with patch-clamp electrophysiology or electrophysiology in insects
• Proficiency in Drosophila genetics and quantitative behavior
• Experience with immunohistochemistry, confocal imaging, or prototyping experimental apparatus
• Computer programming skills, specifically in Matlab or Python

About the Company

The Huston Lab at the Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute is part of Columbia University. The Zuckerman Institute unites world-class scientists to conduct groundbreaking research that transforms our understanding of the brain and its influence on the mind and behavior. Located in the state-of-the-art Jerome L. Greene Science Center in Manhattanville, the institute serves as a collaborative hub for leading neuroscience research.