Research Specialist Nutritional Neuroscience, School of Nursing, Biobehavioral and Health Sciences,
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Posted Job Title
Research Specialist Nutritional Neuroscience, School of Nursing, Biobehavioral and Health Sciences,
Job Profile Title
Research Specialist A
Job Description Summary
Penn Nursing (https://www.nursing.upenn.edu/) is one of the world’s premier nursing schools. With the only Ivy-League undergraduate nursing program in the country and multiple top-rated graduate programs, our experts and leaders have been leading to a healthier, more equitable future by advancing science, shaping policy, promoting equity, demonstrating practice excellence, and preparing leaders in the discipline of nursing for over a century. Our community is committed to creating a culture that values integrity, social justice, innovation, inclusion and impact, with the school’s Guiding Principles serving as a beacon for how we learn and work together.
Plans and conducts basic experiments to meet research project objectives, with close supervision. Assists in performing laboratory experiments and clinical studies for product or material formulation and development. Daily management of laboratory tools, documentations and processes to ensure regulatory compliance and timely completion of project/program deliverables.
Conduct experiments on the neural and physiological basis of nausea, anorexia, and energy balance dysregulation in animal and cellular models. Duties include rodent surgery, behavioral and physiological testing, molecular analysis of intracellular signaling pathways, data organization and analysis (using spreadsheet, graphics, and statistical packages). Coordinating activities of undergraduate assistants, participating in scientific discussions about experimental design and interpretation of results.
The “training” nature of this position provides a great opportunity for potential candidates that strive to develop and master new skills and seek to strengthen their applications related to medical/vet school career goals and/or graduate school in Neuroscience/feeding by having the opportunity to be a co-author on published research papers.
Provide laboratory animal care to a variety of laboratory animals in a safe, humane and sanitary manner, adhering to all federal, state, local and University regulations, guidelines and policies; feed, water and change cages; maintain animals in specialized housing, such as barrier or containment facilities; clean and sanitize cages and equipment; assist scientists in solving simple problems related to the animals; answer basic questions about the care of the animals; provide simple training such as how to pick up an animal and how to hold an animal; document in writing completion of animal husbandry tasks. Operates and maintains sanitation and sterilization equipment; maintains records; makes observations and reports animal health and conditions to the supervisor.
Job Description
Job Responsibilities
Qualifications
Targeted Pay Range: $45,000.00 – $55,000.00
This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Position is contingent on continued funding.
Application Requirements
A Cover Letter stating your research and career goals is required. This position is within a basic science laboratory focused on feeding behaviors and nausea. Ideally, this position is designed for those with the next step goal of PHD in neuroscience, nutrition, or physiology disciplines. Please attach all necessary documentation.
Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
School of Nursing
Pay Range
$36,368.00 – $50,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
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