If you are interested in working at the Center for Visual Science, please see the list of open positions below. You must contact the person(s) you are interested in working with directly.
Staff
Full-time Laboratory Technician, Department of Neuroscience
Updated 07/06/2021
Full-time laboratory technician position available to study the neural basis of working memory and multisensory integration during social communication in a neuroscience laboratory. Duties include behavioral training and care of animals, data analysis, record keeping, file maintenance, ordering supplies and overall maintenance of the laboratory. Computer and organizational skills are essential. Prior laboratory experience and/or laboratory coursework is recommended.
Requirements: B.A./B.S. in Neuroscience, Psychology, Biology, BME, Biopsychology or related fields.
Please send Resume to Dr. Lizabeth Romanski, Dept. of Neuroscience, University of Rochester School of Medicine,
Lab Tech, ARIA
Updated 08/02/2021
The ARIA group in the Center for Visual Science is looking for a Lab Tech IV to work in Vision Science labs, dividing their time between psychophysical training of non-human primates and data analysis, attending research group meetings, manuscript preparation, assisting with Power Point presentations, etc.
Psychophysics tasks include: Technician will work on a scientific project involving quantitative analysis of behavioral data. It will be necessary to train with the Tech Associate currently involved in this project. Will need to use personal protective gear and the physical ability to move a non-human primate (less than 25 lbs) into a Plexiglas testing chair and transport them to the laboratory where the experiments take place, using a calm and relaxed demeanor. Perform behavioral training of animals in psychophysical tasks seeking assistance from Technician when necessary. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, general care and maintenance of laboratory animals, data collection, record keeping, taking stock of inventory and arrange orders as necessary, maintain equipment and lab cleanliness, high attention to detail and organization. Will work with a computer programmer to report program issues that need res
olving and will assist in troubleshooting program issues. Communicate regularly with lab members and provide status updates.
Data analysis tasks include: Assisting PI and post-docs as necessary on data analysis or processing. Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, accessing data stores and locating relevant data, organizing data as requested, attend meetings regarding various projects. Must be familiar with common computer skills such as using Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc. Must feel comfortable reaching out to others to request assistance when necessary and have the ability to problem solve. May be asked to proof-read manuscripts.
Qualifications: BS in Brain and Cognitive Science, Neuroscience, Psychology or similar field, with Matlab preferred. Willing to be trained to work with non-human primates.
Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae including names of three references to:
Michele Schultz
Center for Visual Science
University of Rochester
Rochester, NY 14627-0270
mschultz@cvs.rochester.edu
The University of Rochester is an equal opportunity employer.