Apply for Job Job ID361388 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilyResearch-Researchers Full/Part TimeFull-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code8352R1 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job The Graves Lab within the Department of Pharmacology, and in collaboration with other labs in the Medical Discovery Team on Addiction, is looking for a Researcher 1 to join its team. Job Responsibilities: 50% Maintaining mouse colonies: the candidate will be responsible for breeding, weaning, and genotyping. The individual will work with lab members and the principal investigator to maintain optimal colony size, develop breeding strategies, and work with veterinary staff to maintain lab compliance and ensure the health and well-being of mice. Additional responsibilities will be maintaining detailed and organized records of work occurring in the mouse colony. 40% Research support and assistance: the candidate will be expected to assist on projects focused on the effects of alcohol in a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease. Duties include but are not limited to conducting ethanol consumption paradigms, preparation of solutions, euthanizing animals, collecting tissue, processing tissue, immunostaining brain sections, and maintaining data records. 10% Laboratory support: the candidate will maintain an adequate supply of common laboratory reagents and consumables, assist in maintaining equipment, sterilize supplies as needed, and keep a record of standard operating procedures. Qualifications All required qualifications must be documented on application materials Required Qualifications: * BS/BA or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years. * Must be willing to work with mice. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience managing transgenic mouse colonies, mouse handling, and basic lab experience is preferred but not required. * A background in neuroscience, pharmacology, or related fields of science appreciated. About the Department Research in the Graves lab is focused on investigating mechanisms of neurodegeneration with an emphasis on examining the effects of drugs of abuse, such as methamphetamine or alcohol, on monoaminergic neurons. Neurotoxic effects of methamphetamine or alcohol may increase the risk for developing neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and/or Alzheimer's disease; by identifying and understanding mechanisms by which these drugs of abuse cause degeneration or increase vulnerability of neurons we hope to identify neuroprotective strategies to mitigate the deleterious outcomes. In addition to our neurodegenerative studies, we are investigating the neurobiology of substance use disorders to better understand circuitry and maladaptive plasticity that contributes to drug-seeking behaviors. Projects in my lab use state-of-the-art techniques including patch clamp electrophysiology, two-photon laser scanning microscopy, genetically encoded biosensors, optogenetics, chemogenetics, stereological analyses, and behavioral pharmacology. Benefits Working at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning. We prioritize work-life balance, allowing you to invest in the future of your career and in your life outside of work. The University also offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts University HSA contributions Disability and employer-paid life insurance Employee wellbeing program Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity Financial counseling services Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of ounseling at no cost Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefits. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. 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