Lab Assistant 3 - 133209

The Department of Psychology (http://psy.ucsd.edu/) consistently ranks among the top experimental psychology programs in the country. There are approximately 30 ladder-rank faculty, 20 research faculty, 35 staff and 66 graduate students in the department.

Under supervision, the Lab Assistant will be involved in research in the lab that is aimed at understanding the neural basis of natural behavior. Work in the lab combines studies of animal behavior with techniques for recording neural responses in cortex. This position is for a person who will both be involved in conducting behavioral research and managing many of the logistical aspects of the laboratory. The responsibilities of this position include overseeing the daily health and well being of two large (~200) animal colonies, coordinating all health care of both colonies with veterinarian staff, overseeing animal transfers within and between campuses, conducting behavioral experiments, training and managing undergraduate students, scheduling and performing surgeries and managing lab supplies. Those with experience and interest in animal behavior are well suited for this position. But the nature of the work requires that the employee also be comfortable with wet lab techniques.

• Please submit a cover letter along with a resume for a complete application.

• Minimum two years of experience working in an animal laboratory.

• Experience maintaining and generating a filing and record system.

• Experience programming in Matlab.

• Two years of College-level coursework in psychology, or in a related area

• Interpersonal skills including appropriate interview techniques, diplomacy and confidentiality.

• Excellent organizational, scheduling, and record-keeping skills.

• Experience interacting effectively with co-workers as well as subjects.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

• Background Check required.

• This position falls under CANRA requirements: duties require direct contact with invididuals under the age of 18.

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