Under direct supervision, primarily performs basic research or lab activities similar to a Research Assistant 1 or Lab Aide*.

Student Worker position is open in Behavioral Neuroscience laboratory with a focus on the molecular mechanisms underlying sex differences in substance use disorder. The student will work closely with the Principal Investigator to:

• Prepare reagents
• Process tissues
• Conduct behavioral experiments
• Analyze data

• Enrolled in or on vacation from or is otherwise registered in Undergraduate Program (minimum 6 credit hours)

• Undergraduate coursework in biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, psychology or animal behavior

• 3 months of undergraduate research or laboratory coursework

• Organizational skills

• Experience in excel, R, SPSS or prism for data entry and analysis

• Occasional weekend work may be required.
• Working with research animals required
• Research assistant will help general lab maintenance including ordering and setting up equipment, as well as running experiments and analyzing data for the lab.

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.