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EEO Statement Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer. Faculty Rank or Job Title Research Associate I Job Category: Research Department NeuroSci Cell Bio Physiology-BSOM EEO number: 26P036 Position FTE 100% Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate $40,000 Salary Band: RS S03 Job Summary/Basic Function: The Research Associate I will be a key member of the Neuroengineering Research and Dynamics (NERD) lab, led by Principal Investigator Sherif Elbasiouny at Wright State University. This position involves conducting hands-on animal research focusing on motor neuron diseases, with a primary emphasis on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). The work will involve both the independent execution of a personal research project and a significant amount of collaboration. The NERD lab is an interdisciplinary team that utilizes a range of advanced techniques including modeling, electrophysiology, immunohistochemistry, drug studies and behavioral analysis.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology or related field with 4 years of experience. This is a highly collaborative role that requires excellent communication and teamwork.

Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree with 1 year of experience. Essential Functions and percent of time: This position requires full-time (100%) participation in the execution of motor neuron animal research. The core duties are distributed as follows:
Experimental Execution (60%): Independently completing a primary research project, as well as assisting students and staff with experimental procedures, including:Animal handling and tissue collection.Histology and sectioning techniques.Behavioral testing.Data collection, analysis, and management.Manuscript preparation
Animal Colony Management (25%): Managing and maintaining the lab’s animal colony, which includes breeding and meticulous record keeping. Student Training and Collaboration (15%): Training undergraduate and graduate students in experimental procedures, participating in data discussions, and preparing manuscripts for publication.
Successful candidates must be willing to be trained in or have experience with these procedures.
5%: Maintain maintenance logs and basic lab organization Essential Functions and percent of time (cont'd): Non-Essential Functions and percent of time: Working Conditions This is a grant funded position with continuation dependent on funding. Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. The lab has 3 current R01’s which secures funding through 2028.

Special Instructions to Applicants Posting Date 09/16/2025 First Consideration Date: 09/23/2025 Closing Date 10/17/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Supplemental Questions

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