Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Temporary Research Assistant for the Child Health Institute of NJ at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.

Under the direction of Dr. Chiara Manzini (PI) and a senior graduate student in the laboratory, the Temp Research Assistant (TRA) will be responsible for the performance and analysis of experiments focused on investigating how sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone) establish sex-specific behavioral and signaling deficits following loss of the CC2D1A gene that is mutated in human Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and intellectual disability. The project is part of a larger effort in the lab to identify the molecular mechanisms underlying sex bias in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related neurodevelopmental disorders. The TRA is expected to have expertise in conducting and analyzing scientific experiments involving rodent models and in basic molecular biology approaches. They should have a broad (college-level) knowledge of biochemistry, cell biology, and neurobiology. The TRA will be responsible for assisting in maintenance and genotyping of the mouse colony, behavioral testing, molecular analysis of intracellular signaling pathways, and hormonal interventions following adult gonadectomy. They may also assist with ordering reagents and collaborating with the PI in monitoring how resources are used in the lab. As part of their career development to transition to the next phase of their career, the TRA will be trained in improving their experimental design skills and their oral and written presentation skills. Multiple resources for career development to aid with these requirements will be provided by the PI.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

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