Subject: Full-Time Neuroscience Research Assistant Position Description: HJF is seeking a Research Assistant to support the Department of Psychiatry for ongoing research projects in neuroscience and psychiatry, located at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) in Bethesda, Maryland. HJF provides scientific, technical and programmatic support services to USUHS. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting neuroscience research projects in support of department faculty member and will be involved in highly specialized assignments responsible for planning and executing research related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), major depression and substance abuse. Responsibilities: Perform pre-clinical research using various rodent behavioral paradigms (necessary training will be provided) Perform laboratory assays such as ELISA, western blot, quantitative PCR, and immunohistochemistry Manage general laboratory business and work with students to assist their projects Assist Principal Investigator in data collection and analysis, and preparation of final reports and publication. Performs other duties as needed. Required Knowledge. Skills, and Abilities: The incumbent must be familiar with basic laboratory techniques and biology, and experience with behavioral neuroscience and experimental psychology is preferred. Knowledge of molecular biology, biochemistry, and statistics is desirable. Minimum Education/Training & Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree with a background in psychology, neuroscience, biology or a closely related field is required, with Master’s degree desirable. Candidate must have laboratory and research experience. http://careers.hjf.org/jobs/6476322-research-assistant Event Date: March 16, 2017 Event Location: Uniformed Services University, Bethesda, MD Contact Person: Kwang Choi, PhD Contact Email: [log in to unmask] Contact Phone Number: 301-295-2682 Website URL: http://http://careers.hjf.org/jobs/6476322-research-assistant