What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant I - Department of Neuroscience position at West Virginia University?
The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Research Assistant with the Department of Neuroscience.
About The Opportunity
The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is seeking to hire a motivated Laboratory Research Assistant. The successful candidate will support projects related to brain networks dynamics after brain injury. The lab uses several cutting-edge technologies to track and manipulate specific neuronal circuits, including in vivo multi-photon microscopy, optogenetics, and rodent behavioral testing.
Benefits
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Job Posting
Apr 6, 2026
Posting Classification
Classified
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full-time
About The Opportunity
The Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute is seeking to hire a motivated Laboratory Research Assistant. The successful candidate will support projects related to brain networks dynamics after brain injury. The lab uses several cutting-edge technologies to track and manipulate specific neuronal circuits, including in vivo multi-photon microscopy, optogenetics, and rodent behavioral testing.
Benefits
We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
- 37.5-hour work week
- 13 paid holidays (staff holiday calendar)
- 15 annual leave (vacation) days per year (employee leave)
- 18 sick days per year (for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
- WVU offers a range of health insurance and other benefits
- 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for more retirement benefits information? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
- Wellness programs
- Assist with various research projects in the lab, including multiphoton imaging, behavioral tests, virus injections, mouse brain histology, and data analysis.
- Help with general lab maintenance, including chemical inventory and safety records.
- Works with other lab members and principal investigators to develop analysis plans and explore data.
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences.
- A minimum of 0-6 months of relevant research experience.
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered.
- All qualifications must be met by the time of employment.
- Technical skills and expertise in cellular and molecular biology.
- Experience in handling rodents in experimental settings.
- Strong interpersonal skills for interaction with other researchers.
- This position may require Medical Monitoring, including periodic health monitoring and/or training.
West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community. We take pride in our profound impact on the state of West Virginia and are committed to the personal and professional growth of our employees.
From the groundbreaking R1 research at our flagship campus in Morgantown to the career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser, and the technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, the contributions of WVU employees resonate across the state, touching lives and shaping futures.
At WVU, you will discover a supportive community that champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere. Our core values — service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation — unite us as Mountaineers.
Join us at West Virginia University, where your work will make a lasting impact. To learn more about WVU, visit wvu.edu.
West Virginia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or Veteran status.
Job Posting
Apr 6, 2026
Posting Classification
Classified
Exemption Status
Non-Exempt
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full-time