Part Time Research Assistant at Temple University

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22line-height: normal; tab-stops: .5in 1.0in 1.5in 2.0in 2.5in 3.0in 3.5in 4.0in 4.5in 5.0in 5.5in 6.0in 6.5in 7.0in; mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3ETemple University%26rsquo;s CLA/Psych %26amp; Neuro Department is searching for a Research Assistant!%3Cb%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3EPosition Summary%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E***THIS IS A GRANT FUNDED POSITION***%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3EThe Memory Epigenetics and Addiction Laboratory at Temple, directed by Dr. Mathieu Wimmer, is offering diverse opportunities to participate in cutting-edge biomedical neuroscience research, which are part of the NIDA-funded project, %26ldquo;Delineating epigenetic mechanisms underlying addiction vulnerability using multigenerational animal models.%26rdquo; This project will explore the specific mechanisms that confer addiction vulnerability (or resilience) using animal models of substance abuse and opioid dependence.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3EThe part-time Research Assistant will manage multiple aspects of the research process. The Research Assistant will maintain records of data, collect and analyze data related to multiple projects, organize the data and generates graphical representation of collected data. The Research Assistant will also be responsible for performing surgical procedures and behavioral assays that are part of the research projects. The Research Assistant will help maintain and repair of lab equipment and will be responsible for ordering supplies for the lab. The Research Assistant will also fulfill administrative tasks including IACUC, IBC and EHRS protocol submission and revisions. The Research Assistant will also help organize lab meeting schedule and secure rooms for meetings. The successful candidate will perform other duties as assigned.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3ERequired Education and Experience: %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E*B.A. or B.S. in Psychology, Neuroscience, Engineering, or a related field and at least 6 months research experience in Psychology, Neuroscience, or similar field. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E*Experience working with rodents in a wet lab setting. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E*An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3ERequired Skills %26amp; Abilities:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height: 106%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 106%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E* Prior research experience in Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E* Demonstrated computer skills and proficiency with MS Office suite or similar spreadsheet, database, word processing and presentation software.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E* Demonstrated interpersonal, communication and collaborative skills.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E* Strong project management, organizational, and planning skills.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E* Some experience managing or monitoring the work of others.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E* Comfortable giving presentations to small groups.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E* Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends to administer study protocols as necessary.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3EPreferred Skills %26amp; Abilities:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height: 106%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 106%;%22%3E* Experience with molecular biology techniques.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 106%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNoSpacing%22 style=%22line-height: 106%;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 106%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3EThis position is assigned a On-site arrangement (on-campus) %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%26nbsp;%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3ETemple University%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3ECompliance Statement:%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact. %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3ETemple University%27s Annual Security and Fire Safety Report%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annualsecurity-report You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University%26rsquo;s Campus Safety Services at 215- 204-7900.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22 style=%22font-family: Arial;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3EBecome a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3EFull medical, dental, vision coverage%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3EPaid time off %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3E11 Paid Holidays %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3ETuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE %3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3EA generous retirement plan and so much more!%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3ET Grade: T23%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cb%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height: 115%;%22%3ESalary Range: %2415.38/hr - %2419.25/hr%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/b%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%0A%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: %27Arial%27,sans-serif;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-size: 16px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;%22%3EA variety of important factors are reviewed by HR when considering salary, including job duties, the applicant%26rsquo;s education and experience, all relevant internal equity considerations, department budget, and funding source.%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E Apply Now