• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building: Jerome L. Greene Science Center
• Salary Range: 42,600 - 45,000

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Position Summary

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute unites world-class scientists across diverse academic disciplines to conduct groundbreaking research that transforms our understanding of the brain and its influence on the mind and behavior.

As a leading neuroscience institute, our mission is to decipher the mind and brain to better understand behavior. Our researchers are committed to foundational science, uncovering the principles that shape how the brain develops, functions, and recovers.

With more than 50 labs, the Zuckerman Institute serves as a hub for collaboration, bringing together Columbia’s top scholars to drive research in bold new directions. Located in Manhattanville, our state-of-the-art Jerome L. Greene Science Center provides an inspiring home for discovery in one of the world’s most dynamic cities.

The Bendesky Lab is developing genetic manipulation tools to study neuroscience and evo-devo questions in Betta fish and is looking for someone to further these goals. The position can be viewed as stepping-stone to further education, with previous incumbents having continued to top PhD programs. The position will allow for the incumbent to develop a research project and learn and apply multiple research techniques.

This is a full-time grant-funded role.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following duties under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator:

• Organize and provide care to the fish colony.
• Design, optimize, and execute cloning and injection of fish embryos to manipulate their genome.
• Perform histology, fluorescence microscopy, DNA and RNA extractions, genotyping.
• Help maintain laboratory equipment and inventory (including ordering supplies).
• Assist projects of other members of the lab when necessary.
• Administrative duties and other assignments deemed necessary by the Principal Investigator (PI).

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Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related field.

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Preferred Qualifications

• At least six months of experience in a related environment.
• The ideal candidate must show a keen curiosity for science and research, and an ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail. They must be flexible in nature and exhibit a willingness to learn new techniques and function in a fast-paced and changing work environment. They must possess strong organizational skills, keep excellent notes, show sound judgment, and have a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation as well as the ability to work independently within a diverse and dynamic team environment.
• Experience with fish husbandry and genetics, as well as histology techniques including in situ hybridization are desirable but not required, but must be comfortable working with fish.
• This role will be particularly beneficial for candidates interested in pursuing a career in science or medicine.

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