This position provides the opportunity to gain significant research experience with an emphasis on cognitive behavior in an interdisciplinary lab environment to contribute to the project which aims to determine the molecular and circuit mechanisms of cognitive behavior and their dysregulation in brain disorders. Under direct supervision, performs experiments and procedures as assigned.

The individual will assist with simple to moderately complex experiments using standard techniques in area of specialty assigned; maintains data/results of all experiments including mouse behavior testing, anatomical/histological analysis of rodent brains. May assign work to less experienced staff as required. Maintains inventory of all research supplies; prepares purchase orders for reagents and supplies.