Market Range: 11

Hiring Salary: $26.54/Hourly

THIS IS A PART-TIME GRANT-FUNDED POSITION UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2028 (20 HOURS PER WEEK)

JOB SUMMARY/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Research Associate contributes to a research project focused on investigating signaling pathways and neural circuits that influence motivational states associated with chronic alcohol tolerance, dependence, and related comorbidities. The work will primarily utilize Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), an invertebrate model system for studying alcohol dependence.

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The Research Associate contributes to a research project focused on investigating signaling pathways and neural circuits that influence motivational states associated with chronic alcohol tolerance, dependence, and related comorbidities. The work will primarily utilize Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans), an invertebrate model system for studying alcohol dependence.

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EDUCATION: Doctoral Degree. (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED)

EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of research experience. Must have completed three (3) years as a Postdoctoral Scholar.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge and skills specifically involving the analysis of alcohol-related behaviors in C. elegans (e.g., locomotion, chemical seeking, etc.) will be considered a significant advantage.
• Peer-reviewed, original research article publication(s) as first author using molecular techniques, and behavioral analysis of C. elegans on the study of neuroadaptation, are required.
• Expertise in microinjection (C. elegans) is highly desired.

WORK SCHEDULE: This position may occasionally be required to work weekends and evenings.

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1. Conducts locomotion analysis.
2. Analyzes state-dependent locomotion of C. elegans (ethanol tolerance).
3. Analyzes ethanol preference and persistent seeking behaviors. Drug screening:
4. Identifies small molecules that modulate chronic ethanol tolerance, preference, and persistent seeking.
5. Performs other duties as required.