Research Associate (Fish Technician), Zebrafish Aquaculture Facility, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY

Created by Wei-Chia Tseng
Last updated: May 17, 2024
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The Zebrafish Aquaculture Facility at NYU Grossman School of Medicine has a position available for a Research Associate starting in late June-August 2024. The Research Associate will work in a team setting to support scientific research in the labs of Drs. Holger Knaut (https://www.knautlab.org/) and Jesús Torres-Vázquez (https://med.nyu.edu/faculty/jesus-torres-vazquez).

 

Responsibilities:

Oversight of our zebrafish aquaculture facilities, breeding, and rearing zebrafish, including genotyping and phenotyping, and assistance with experiments investigating the genetic regulation of zebrafish development. The position is ideally suited for those aiming to get laboratory experience prior to pursuing a higher degree.

 

Eligibility (apply if you meet all of these criteria):

  1. B.S. or M.S. in Biology, Fisheries or related fields.

  2. Availability to start this position between late June and August 2024.

  3. Commitment to the job for at least two years.

  4. Excellent time management ability.

  5. Intellectual curiosity and drive to learn

  6. Capacity to work alone and with others.

  7. Strong verbal and written communication skills. The job involves frequent communication with members of both laboratories (students, postdocs, technicians), NYU Facilities/Maintenance staff, and administrators.

 

Highly desired attributes include:

a) Aquaculture experience.

b) Practical knowledge of plumbing.

c) Research experience (laboratory or field).

d) Basic understanding of mendelian genetics.

 

Salary:

The NYU Grossman School of Medicine offers an excellent salary (starting at $44,000-$48,500) and benefits package.

 

To apply - email jtorresv@nyulangone

Please start your email or CV with the following information at the very top:

  1. Name, current living address (city, state, and country), and telephone number.

  2. Expected date of availability.

  3. Degree(s), date(s) awarded and GPA(s).

  4. Name, title, e-mail and phone number of three references (please state in what capacity these references know you and for how long).

  5. Summary of experience: 10 lines describing your interests and experience relevant to this position.