Life Science Research Professional

Life Science Research Professional 1 at Stanford University summary:

The Life Science Research Professional 1 conducts and supports nonhuman primate research experiments focused on brain activity and cognition using advanced electrophysiology technologies. The role involves training primates, collecting and evaluating data, maintaining lab equipment, ensuring regulatory compliance, and assisting in surgical procedures and animal care. This position contributes to interdisciplinary research aimed at understanding brain mechanisms to advance artificial intelligence and cognitive science.

Andreas Tolias’ research team is seeking a talented NHP LSRP1 to join a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and engineers working on large scale technologies for brain activity and connectivity mapping. We are hiring someone with non-human primate and/or large scale electrophysiology experience who will be involved in exciting projects studying brain cognition using state of the art facilities and tour de force large scale non-human primate electrophysiological recordings including neuropixels.

The applicant will support a team of leading researchers in experimental neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and machine learning in an effort to discover algorithmic principles that bridge artificial and natural intelligence and link brains to intelligent machines. The goal of the team is to understand the brain’s mechanisms of intelligence and engineer smarter AI. If you are excited to work on the interface of neuroscience, artificial intelligence and cognitive science to understand the brain’s mechanisms of perception and cognition and engineer a less artificial but more intelligent machines apply to join our team.

Duties include:

• Trains nonhuman primates to perform behavioral tasks.
• Conducts nhp research experiments, collects data, and evaluates data quality.
• Documents results of experiments and reports to team lead.
• Works closely with collaborators on nhp projects and data collection.
• Assists with protocol development and compliance.
• Regularly inspects and maintains lab equipment and lab facilities to meet sanitation standards that assure the highest quality of animal care.
• Monitors to assure compliance with USDA, PHS, AAALAC, Stanford and other relevant regulations, guidelines and policies.
• Interacts and coordinates with veterinary services staff to assure the health and welfare of animals.
• Works closely and interacts daily with NHP to assist with aspects of their daily routine and enrichment program.
• Assists with several aspects of surgery preparation and surgery, including organizing and setting up surgery tools, monitoring patient vitals, etc, pre- and post-operative care, and administering medications.
• *Other duties may also be assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master’s degree in a basic science or Bachelor’s degree in a basic science (biology, animal science, psychology etc.) and 2 years of nonhuman primate experience. Candidates with experience in NHP work or other large animal work required. Candidates with experience in large scale electrophysiology will be given preference. Electrophysiology experience is preferred.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE (REQUIRED):
Bachelor's degree in related scientific field.
KNOWLEDGE,

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

(REQUIRED):

• General understanding of scientific principles. Demonstrated performance to use knowledge and skills when needed.
• Demonstrated ability to apply theoretical knowledge of science principals to problem solve work.
• Ability to maintain detailed records of experiments and outcomes.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs, databases, and scientific applications.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to accurately complete detailed work.

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, grasp lightly, use fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, perform desk-based computer tasks, use telephone, write by hand, lift, carry, push and pull objects weighing over 40 pounds.
• Occasionally sit, kneel, crawl, reach and work above shoulders, sort and file paperwork or…