Research Assistant - Washington University, St Louis

The lab of Professor Geoff Goodhill (http://www.goodhill.org/ ) is relocating from Australia to the departments of Developmental Biology and Neuroscience at Washington University in St Louis. We are looking for a Research Assistant to help support the lab's research program examining behavior and neural circuits in larval zebrafish, including autism mutants. These experiments include high-speed imaging of hunting behavior, and 2-photon and light sheet microscopy to record neural activity via fluorescent calcium indicators.

To apply please go to jobs.wustl.edu and search for job number 50055. Candidates with at least a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline and prior experience in relevant laboratory techniques are encouraged to apply. Preferred qualifications are:
Experience in animal care and handling, ideally including zebrafish breeding, feeding and washing of embryos, maintaining live fish food, and genotyping.
Experience with fluorescence microscopy.
Experience with managing lab supplies and expenses.
High level of organization, communication and interpersonal skills.
Adaptability and ability to manage multiple tasks.
Working knowledge of standard computer software and general lab equipment.

Pay will be commensurate with experience.