Research Specialist I at Princeton University in Princeton, NJ

Summary: Princeton University is seeking a full-time Research Specialist to assist researchers in the Neuroscience of Attention & Perception Laboratory. The successful candidate will work with non-human primate studies and perform various experimental neuroscience techniques, collaborating closely with postdoctoral researchers and graduate students. Responsibilities: - Work closely with postdoctoral researchers and graduate students to train macaques on behavioral/cognitive tasks - Assist lab members with data analyses, MRI imaging, and surgical procedures - Assist in management of the animal colony (in close collaboration with the veterinary staff and lab manager) - Perform other lab duties as assigned Required Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, physics, math, computer science or a related field is required - Basic computer skills are required, programming skills are considered a significant plus - Must have excellent references that highlight the candidate's experience, organization skills, and willingness to work as part of a research team - Successfully pass MRI safety screening Required Skills: Neuroscience, Electrophysiological recordings, MRI imaging Important Skills: Programming skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Team collaboration Benefits: Comprehensive benefit program