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Apply for Job Job ID362204 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 Atwood Lab in the Department of Pharmacology is seeking a Research Technician to join their team. 50% Small electronic device engineering and coding: the candidate will use a 3D printer to make housings for electronic components. The candidate will then build Arduino hardware in conjunction with the printed housing to make small electronic devices for measuring mouse behavior. They will be responsible for coding software for collecting data with the devices. They will maintain and repair the devices as needed. Devices include but are not limited to: FED3 and lickometers. 50% Research support and assistance: the candidate will be expected to assist on projects focused on assessing mouse behavior. They will use the devices that they built to monitor mouse activity and collect data. They will be responsible for maintaining data records. Training will be provided on interacting with mice. Qualifications Required Qualifications: * BS/BA or a combination of related education and work experience to equal four years. * Experience with 3D printing and Arduino devices and coding * Must be willing to work with mice. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with 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 The laboratory of Brady Atwood, PhD, is focused on understanding the functions of specific synapses in the brain and how these functions are impacted in disease states. The Atwood laboratory uses a multidisciplinary approach, from molecular analyses to studies of animal behavior, to elucidate the function of specific synapses in brain circuits that influence motivated and habitual behaviors. In addition, we are interested in how diseases and conditions such as drug addiction, obesity, and neurodegeneration affect how these same synapses function. 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 counseling 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. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section. To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647. Diversity Employment Requirements Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employee are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment. About the U of M The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC) The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. 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