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This full-time, benefits eligible position is located at the Michale E. Keeling Center for Comparative Medicine and Research (https://www.mdanderson.org/research/departments-labs-institutes/programs-centers/michale-e-keeling-center-for-comparative-medicine-and-research.html) in Bastrop, Texas.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center is to eliminate cancer in Texas, the nation, and the world through outstanding programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention, and through education for undergraduate and graduate students, trainees, professionals, employees and the public.

SUMMARY

The primary purpose of the Research Assistant I position is to provide technical assistance in carrying out various behaviorally-oriented and neurobiological research projects utilizing the primate colonies within the Department of Comparative Medicine. This position may be subject to working in biocontainment areas requiring compliance with specific protocols.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES

Behavioral Research Support

Individual will help coordinate, collect and conduct behavioral and cognition research, by processing data from activities involving the observation and testing of nonhuman primates using an automated cognitive testing system. The data will come from animal behavioral observations, automated testing systems, and neurobiological measures derived from non-invasive neuroimaging data.

Will assist with behavioral testing protocols and neurobiological data collection.

Will be able to identify animals and target behaviors.

Collect, organize, and summarize data. Assist with interpretation of experimental results.

Data Collection, Organization & Dissemination

Duties will include recording of data by video, computer, and by hand; verifying data entry; summarizing data; and helping to organize and process reports.

Organize files and data manually and on the computer.

Prepare preliminary drafts of specific sections of manuscripts, primarily methods sections.

Disseminate data from conducted studies.

Co-author and/or present papers and posters at regional, national, and international scientific meetings.

Other Support

Work to achieve Sectional goals

Work with other members of the Section of Primate Behavior and Environmental Enrichment to improve the research, behavioral management, and animal healthcare programs.

Work with students/visitors/interns/post-doctoral residents

Ensure adherence to all regulatory standards (IACUC/USDA/etc.) during the conduct of research.

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree with major course works in one of the basic sciences.

Preferred Education: None.

Certification: None.

Preferred Certification: None.

Experience: None.

Preferred Experience: Experience at a MD Anderson research laboratory.

Onsite Presence: Is Required.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information

• Requisition ID: 172382

• Employment Status: Full-Time

• Employee Status: Regular

• Work Week: Days

• Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 38,500

• Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 48,000

• Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 57,500

• FLSA: non-exempt and eligible for overtime pay

• Fund Type: Soft

• Work Location: Onsite

• Pivotal Position: No

• Referral Bonus Available?: No

• Relocation Assistance Available?: No

• Science Jobs: No

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