The Radley Lab is seeking a postbaccalaureate research intern to engage in the following tasks. This position is intended for recent graduates interested in gaining hands-on research experience before applying to graduate or medical school.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• ​Conduct behavioral, anatomical, and physiological experiments on rats focused on the neurobiology of stress, including preparing animals for experimentation.


• Perform surgical procedures on rats.


• Perform histological procedures on rat brains.


• Set up experimental apparatus and computers for data collection; observe and record rat behaviors during experiments.


• Record, organize, and prepare experimental data for statistical analysis.


• Assist with the preparation of manuscripts for publication as needed.


• Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.


• Supervise undergraduate research assistants.


• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public, and contribute to a respectful and collaborative workplace environment.


• Represent unit interests in resource utilization and productivity goals while promoting process and quality improvement.


• Engage in professional development and continuous learning.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, biology, or related field.

• Familiarity with one or several of the following techniques: radioimmunoassay; isotopic hybridization methods for assaying mRNA expression in situ; immunocytochemistry; confocal/electron microscopic approaches.


• Experience conducting experiments with rodents.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to work with very small instruments and equipment.


• Database management and data entry skills.


• Attention to detail.