Research Technician - Pittsburgh, PA

Job DescriptionOn behalf of VetJobs/MilitarySpouseJobs, thank you for your interest. We are assisting our partnering company, listed below, with this position. It is open to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow for next steps. The Neural Dynamics and Computation group of Dr. Chengcheng Huang at the University of Pittsburgh has a research assistant position available. The Huang group studies how task and stimulus contexts change neuronal responses and the implications on neural coding. The successful candidate will carry out a research project under the guidance of the PI. The project aims to understand the neural computation in context-dependent decision-making tasks using recurrent neural network models. The candidate will learn to train neural network models, conduct population data analysis, and have the opportunity to work with our collaborators at the University of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Mellon University. Job SummaryPerforms a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.Essential Functions Performs numerical experiments. Generates scientific figures. Documents scientific procedures and results. Operates and properly maintains equipment.Physical Effort Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time; Must be able to use a computer for prolonged periods of time; Must be able to ambulate across building complex and campus. The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.Assignment Category Full-time regularJob Classification Staff.Laboratory Research Technician IIJob Family ResearchJob Sub-Family LaboratoryCampus PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required 1Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM with variability as neededWork Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.Hiring Range $17.74 to $22.17 per hourRelocation Offered NoVisa Sponsorship Provided YesBackground Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances Not ApplicableRequired Documents Resume, Cover LetterOptional Documents Not Applicable

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