Job Description Summary
The Zamudio Alcohol Research Lab in the Neuroscience department at MUSC is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated research specialist. This is an ideal role to gain experience in biomedical research and earn proficiency using a variety of techniques including ex-vivo electrophysiology, chemogenetics, calcium fiber-photometry, alcohol exposure protocols and whole-brain light-sheet microscopy. While experience working in rodent models of disease is preferred, it is not required. Nonetheless, a strong disposition for learning new techniques is expected.
Our newly NIH/NIAAA funded project focuses on evaluating the role of the cerebellum in alcohol use disorder using a well-established mouse model of alcohol dependence. This research position constitutes an exciting opportunity to help elucidate how a brain region traditionally studied in the context of movement can modulate addiction-related behaviors, such as the escalation of alcohol consumption in the dependent brain. For specific questions about the project please feel free to contact Paula Zamudio at zamudiob@musc.edu
The ideal candidate must be a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a degree in a STEM-related discipline and basic knowledge of biomedical research techniques and neuroscience fundamentals. Nonetheless, training will be provided in all aspects of the job. This position start date would be as early as November 2026.
Entity
Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type
Research Grant
Cost Center
CC000984 COM NEURO RES Operations CC
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
University-GEN06
Pay Range
37,944.00 - 49,266.00 - 60,690.000
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
Job Summary:
The Zamudio Alcohol Research Lab in the Neuroscience department at MUSC is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated research specialist. This is an ideal role to gain experience in biomedical research and earn proficiency using a variety of techniques including ex-vivo electrophysiology, chemogenetics, calcium fiber-photometry, alcohol exposure protocols and whole-brain light-sheet microscopy. While experience working in rodent models of disease is preferred, it is not required. Nonetheless, a strong disposition for learning new techniques is expected.
Our newly NIH/NIAAA funded project focuses on evaluating the role of the cerebellum in alcohol use disorder using a well-established mouse model of alcohol dependence. This research position constitutes an exciting opportunity to help elucidate how a brain region traditionally studied in the context of movement can modulate addiction-related behaviors, such as the escalation of alcohol consumption in the dependent brain. For specific questions about the project please feel free to contact Paula Zamudio at zamudiob@musc.edu
The ideal candidate must be a highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with a degree in a STEM-related discipline and basic knowledge of biomedical research techniques and neuroscience fundamentals. Nonetheless, training will be provided in all aspects of the job. This position start date would be as early as November 2026.
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma and two years work experience in a research setting; a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or other natural, life or health care science may be substituted for the two years of required experience.
Knowledge and/or experience with basic cell and molecular biology protocols.
Ability to learn more advanced wet lab techniques (chemogenetics, slice electrophysiology, calcium fiber photometry)
Strong organizational, multitasking, and communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a research team
Additional Knowledge:
Experience with mouse handling, IP injections, tissue dissection and blood collection.
Job Duties:
30% - Ethanol exposure treatments – Maintain records of Ethanol consumption for in-home cage and operant chamber…