About the role#
Rutgers University is seeking a Student Assistant to join the Department of Neurosurgery at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. You will support research on seizure initiation and brain networks. This role involves both preclinical experimental work and computational analysis under the direction of the Principal Investigator and senior laboratory staff.
What you'll do#
- Assist with preclinical epilepsy research using murine models, including experiment preparation, animal monitoring, and support for intracranial electrode and optogenetic studies.
- Collect, organize, and perform quality control on multichannel intracranial EEG recordings.
- Process and analyze electrophysiological data, including seizure identification, event annotation, and basic quantitative analysis using MATLAB or Python.
- Perform histological processing of brain tissue, such as sectioning, staining, and microscopy.
- Document electrode locations and experimental targets.
- Manage data, perform basic statistical analysis, and prepare figures for research datasets.
- Maintain accurate experimental records for both animal and human iEEG studies.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in or completion of undergraduate or graduate studies at Rutgers University.
- Preferred fields of study include neuroscience, biology, biomedical engineering, computer science, or data science.
- Prior laboratory or research experience is preferred.
- Familiarity with basic neuroscience, electrophysiology, animal research, microscopy, or scientific computing.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively under supervision.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate records.
Location & details#
- This position is based in Piscataway, New Jersey.
- The role is strictly on-site.
- This is a part-time position with rolling recruitment.
About Rutgers University
Rutgers University is a public research university based in New Jersey. It operates across three primary locations in New Brunswick, Camden, and Newark. The institution focuses on education, healthcare, and research initiatives. It employs over 18,000 people and serves as a large academic organization in the New York and New Jersey region.
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