Job Description
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, nearly 12,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times has called "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."
With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, the oldest and one of the largest cooperative education programs, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals $2 billion.
UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC's success.
Job Overview We are seeking a self-motivated individual to assist with research studies on environmental, biological, and genetic contributors to depression and Alzheimer's disease.
This is an excellent job opportunity for any postbaccalaureate who wants to gain additional research, statistical, writing, and oral presentation experience before applying to graduate or medical school. In addition, the individual will have an opportunity to collaborate with researchers at Cincinnati Childrens Medical Hospital Center under the guidance of the PI.
Essential Functions Help with the daily running of the laboratory, including:
• Ordering and organizing laboratory supplies and data records.
• Sectioning of brains and performing immunohistochemistry etc.
• Assisting with animal husbandry, including female cycling and rodent survival surgery (stereotaxic, ovariectomy, and castration).
• Assisting with organizing data from relevant publicly available neuroscience databases
• Assist the principal investigator with setting up behavioral assays to assess depression-like, anxiety-like, and cognitive behaviors in male and female rodents.
Required Education - Bachelor's Degree.
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience Additional related work experience may be required depending on field or discipline.
Additional Qualifications Considered - At least 1 year of continuous work experience within a research laboratory dedicated to rodent research. Proficient with (or willingness to learn) survival rodent surgery including, ovariectomy and castration.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and basic graphing. Interest in learning qRT PCR and other molecular techniques.
- BS in Neuroscience or Psychology or closely related field
Physical Requirements/Work Environment - Sitting - Continuously
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) - Often
- Hearing, listening - Often
- Talking - Often
- Standing - Often
- Walking - Often
- Bending - Often
- Stooping - Often
- Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often
- Kneeling, squatting - Seldom
- Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
- Hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
- Atmospheric Conditions: Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.
Compensation and Benefits UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Highlights include:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans As a UC employee, you won't contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you'll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14-18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include: - Competitive salary range of $32,500 - $37,500 dependent upon previous experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at
jobs@uc.edu Equal Opportunity Employer. Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans. REQ: 99141
Research Assistant, Behavioral Neuroscience Laboratory, College of Arts and Sciences Date: May 21, 2025
Location:
Cincinnati, OH, US
Facility: Main Campus
Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati
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