JOB DESCRIPTION:Full time (40 hr/week) research entailing training of animal subjects, collection of neurophysiological data with electrode arrays from the trained subjects, analysis of the data, and preparation of analyzed data for publication. The work requires the ability to work independently, as well as in a team of specialists.JOB DUTIES:Independent training of subjects on cognitive tasks used in sensory and cognitive brain research. Independent surgical preparation of subjects for awake electrophysiological study sessions. Medical care of study subjects, including evening and weekend work as required. Collection of electrophysiological data with electrode arrays from behaving subjects. Preparation of manuscripts for publication. Preparation and submission of grant applications.JOB QUALIFICATIONS;Job requirements include at least 4 years previous experience in animal research and a doctoral level (PHD or equivalent) degree in Neuroscience or a related field. The candidate must be proficient in experimental design, data collection, data analysis and preparation of research publications. The candidate must have experience in recording from awake behaving animal subjects and advanced neuromodulation techniques. The candidate should possess the skills necessary to help refine and test biophysical models using both stimulus and pharmacological manipulations.Background Investigation/Justice Center Review Requirements:Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment. 2) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.*The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.Applications will only be accepted through website at: http://corporate.rfmh.org - Click on Employment Opportunities. Applications will be accepted only during the posting dates as listed at the top of the job announcement.Questions regarding this position please email: hrprocessing@nki.rfmh.org

Minimum Salary: 64,928.00 Maximum Salary: 78,102.00 Salary Unit: Yearly