GENERAL DUTIES

Conducts academic research in connection with CUNY programs; may assist faculty, staff, and students in conducting research and lead research efforts involving others.

- Develops research plans and proposals and participates in acquiring funding

- Collects, analyzes, and assures validity of data

- Writes progress reports; writes and publishes findings

- Collaborates with internal and external colleagues

- Adheres to standards for safety and hygiene and ethical conduct as defined by the University and relevant outside parties

CONTRACT TITLE

Research Associate

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Department of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience at the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education seeks a neuroscientist with experience in investigations of central nervous tissue using neurochemical, morphological, immunohistochemical, molecular or cellular approaches.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Doctoral Degree in a related field and demonstrated research ability.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

- Ph.D. or M.D/Ph.D. in neuroscience, biochemistry, molecular or cellular biology, pharmacology or physiology required
- Minimum of 4 years of experience designing, performing, and analyzing experiments in neuroscience; conversant with in vivo and in vitro experimentation; and possess good computer, statistical, and communication skills
- Experience in maintaining databases, supervising lab personnel and students as well as working independently preferred