Job Summary
Bowdoin College seeks applications for a 30 hr/wk benefitseligible laboratory technician to support the Research in Affective and Translational Neuroscience Lab directed by Dr. Jennifer Honeycutt. This is a grantfunded position. Initial employment will be one year (anticipated start date between May and July of 2022 with the possibility of a secondyear pending funding and performance review. The Honeycutt lab focuses on the neurobiological drivers of affective (emotional) dysfunction across the lifespan using behavioral neural and genomic techniques. The technician will work alongside Dr. Honeycutt and a team of undergraduate research students to perform tasks including (but not limited to): behavioral assays tissue collection/processing immunohistochemistry and data collection/analysis. In addition to researchrelated activities this position also requires attention to detail and managerial skills to coordinate a complex behavioral testing and breeding calendar. This position also offers the opportunity to attend/participate in local/regional meetings to present data and to work with and mentor Bowdoins talented undergraduate student researchers. This position would also be ideal for a recent graduate who wishes to explore behavioral neuroscience and gain handson independent and collaborative experience in a new and enthusiastic lab group. Further the PI is excited to offer mentoring and opportunities for personal and professional growth to the hired technician. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment and we particularly encourage individuals from backgrounds that have been historically underrepresented in the sciences to apply.
Required Experience:
IC